Saturday, November 8, 2014

Reser Stadium in Corvallis

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In a game between two teams looking to end their losing streaks, the Washington State Cougars (2-7) will go on the road to face the Oregon State Beavers (4-4) on Saturday afternoon. Oregon State blew out the Cougars 52-24 on the road last season.

Washington State lost for the fourth week in a row last weekend when they were blown out 44-17 by USC. They turned the ball over three times in that loss and their defense gave up 527 yards to USC's offense.

The Cougars have the best passing team in the country, but their defense is one of the worst by giving up 38.7 points per game. Connor Halliday has been one of the best quarterbacks in the country this year by throwing for 3,873 yards with 32 touchdowns. Wide receiver Vince Mayle has 80 receptions for 1,009 yards and eight touchdowns.

Last Saturday, Oregon State's defense had no answer for California's rushing attack and ended up losing 45-31. They gave up 546 total yards in that loss, including 269 yards on the ground.

The one thing that the Beavers do well is throw the ball, averaging 263.1 passing yards per game. Running back Terron Ward has been able to averaged 4.8 yards per carry this year and has 499 yards with seven scores. Quarterback Sean Mannion has thrown for 2,018 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions.

Washington State Cougars Betting Trends

Washington State Cougars are 3-6-0 Against the Spread

Washington State Cougars are 4-5-0 against the Over/Under

Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

Oregon State Beavers are 2-6-0 Against the Spread

Oregon State Beavers are 4-4-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Washington State Cougars

11/02/14 QB Connor Halliday Leg out for season
10/29/14 WR Kristoff Williams Personal left the team
09/18/14 WR Gabe Marks Undisclosed out indefinitely
09/13/14 S Teondray Caldwell Undisclosed off the team

Oregon State Beavers

11/02/14 LB Jaswha James Knee "?" Saturday vs. Washington State
11/02/14 DE Lavonte Barnett Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Washington State
11/02/14 FB Tyler Anderson Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Washington State
10/21/14 OL Gavin Andrews Foot expected to miss 2-4 weeks
10/21/14 TE Kellen Clute Knee out indefinitely
10/21/14 WR Richard Mullaney Elbow out for season
10/01/14 DL Jalen Grimble Knee expected to miss 3-4 weeks
10/01/14 DL Noke Tago Leg out indefinitely
08/23/14 OL Will Hopkins Hand out indefinitely
08/21/14 OL Isaac Seumalo Foot out indefinitely
08/07/14 LB Darrell Songy Suspension out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Oregon State

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