Pac-12 football picks and spreads for Week 9 of the season, including Saturday’s showdown in Pullman between the Stanford Cardinal and surprising Washington State Cougars. Can Stanford stay on track for the conference title game and a shot at the College Football Playoff, or will the Cougars continue to surprise? Scroll down for this week’s Pac-12 picks.

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Oregon vs. Arizona State

Date: Thursday, October 29

Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Sun Devil Stadium

Which Oregon team will show up? The Ducks have been inconsistent so far this season, but Vernon Adams might finally be back to full strength to give the offense a boost. Mike Bercovici will try to take advantage of an Oregon secondary that gives up yards, which will continue to be the case on Thursday night. Ducks do a little more than the Sun Devils to squeak by for the win. 

Pick: Oregon

Spread: Arizona State -2.5

For final score prediction, check out our Oregon vs. Arizona State game preview.

USC vs. California

Date: Saturday, October 31

Kickoff: 3:0 p.m. ET

Venue: Memorial Stadium

The Trojans played their best game of the season last week in a 42-24 win over previously unbeaten Utah. Now, they must carry the momentum into Berkeley as they take on a California team coming off its first loss of the season. For the second week in a row, USC shows why it was a preseason title contender. 

Pick: USC

Spread: USC -6

For final score prediction, check out our USC vs. California game preview.

UCLA vs. Colorado

Date: Saturday, October 31

Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Rose Bowl

The team that everyone thought UCLA would be finally showed up last week in a throttling of previously unbeaten California. Bruins QB Josh Rosen completed 34 passes for 399 yards and three TDs against the Bears, and is now licking his chops for a shot at a weak Colorado secondary. UCLA makes easy work of the Buffaloes. 

Pick: UCLA

Spread: UCLA -20.5

For final score prediction, check out our UCLA vs. Colorado game preview.

Utah vs. Oregon State

Date: Saturday, October 31

Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium

How will the Utes respond after suffering their first defeat of the season?  Travis Wilson will try to get back on track after throwing four interceptions in last week’s loss, but will face an Oregon State secondary that’s allowing just 205 passing yards per game. The Beavers won’t have enough, though, to hang with Utah. The Utes defense eats all night long for a dominating win. 

Pick: Utah

Spread: Utah -23.5

For final score prediction, check out our Utah vs. Oregon State game preview.

Stanford vs. Washington State

Date: Saturday, October 31

Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Martin Stadium

First place in the Pac-12 North is on the line in Pullman as the Cougars, led by emerging QB Luke Falk, try to take down the Cardinal. Since the opening season loss to Northwestern, Stanford has done nothing but impress, winning every game. It’ll be a high-scoring affair that the Cardinal will come out on top of. 

Pick: Stanford

Spread: Stanford -12

For final score prediction, check out our Stanford vs. Washington State game preview.

Arizona vs. Washington

Date: Saturday, October 24

Kickoff: 11:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Husky Stadium

It will be a clash of Arizona’s explosive offense vs. Washington’s stout defense in Husky Stadium on Saturday night. Washington is allowing a league-low 18.9 points per game, while Arizona averages 41.8 points per game on offense. Myles Gaskin will have another strong day for the Huskies as Washington climbs to .500 in a close game.

Pick: Washington

Spread: No Line

For final score prediction, check out our Arizona vs. Washington game preview.