Arizona at Oregon State College Football Picks and Predictions 9/22/2018

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Reser Stadium

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The Arizona Wildcats travel to Reser Stadium to take on the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The opening line for this game has Arizona as 6.5 point favorites. The Wildcats have an ATS record of 1-2-0 while their over/under record is 1-2-0. The Beavers have an over/under record of 3-0-0 and they are 2-1-0 against the spread.

Valuable Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

The Arizona Wildcats are 1-2-0 against the over/under

The Arizona Wildcats are 1-2-0 against the spread

Important Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

The Oregon State Beavers are 3-0-0 against the over/under

The Oregon State Beavers are 2-1-0 against the spread

Key Arizona Wildcats Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Oregon State Beavers Injuries

09/16/18 S Omar Hicks-Onu Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Arizona
09/16/18 WR Trevon Bradford Shoulder is questionable Saturday vs Arizona
09/12/18 RB Artavis Pierce Elbow out 3-4 weeks
08/29/18 TE Noah Togiai Knee is out indefinitely
08/28/18 CB Jay Irvine Shoulder is out indefinitely
08/28/18 DE Jeromy Reichner Foot is out indefinitely
08/17/18 RB Calvin Tyler Jr. ACL is out for season
08/17/18 S David Morris Foot is out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Arizona Wildcats are 47th in Division 1 in points scored with 103. They have run 229 plays this season for 1,483 yards, which ranks them 20th in the nation in total offense. The Wildcats average 6.5 yards per play, which is 37th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 74 1st downs this year, placing them 24th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Arizona has run for 547 yards as a team, which ranks 62nd in the country. They've run 123 times, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Wildcats have been penalized on offense 22 times for 209 yards so far this season, which has them 36th in the nation in penalties. Khalil Tate has thrown for 887 yards this season. He has completed 54 passes on 99 attempts for a completion percentage of 54.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 145.8. He averages 9 yards per pass attempt and 9.3 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Arizona is 106th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 104. They have surrendered a total of 1,406 yards on D, which is 108th in Division 1. The Wildcats are ranked 76th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Opposing offenses have completed 64 passes on 112 attempts against the Arizona Wildcats defense this season, placing them 101st and 110th in the country. The Arizona pass defense has also given up a total of 733 yards through the air, which is 88th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 137 attempts for 673 yards this year, putting them in 114th place in D-1 against the run. The Wildcats have committed 24 penalties for 242 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 118th in the nation.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Beavers have run for 637 yards as a team, which ranks 37th in the nation. They've run 124 times, averaging 5.1 yards per rush as a unit. The Beavers have been penalized on offense 17 times for 179 yards so far this year, which has them 83rd in the country in penalties. They are 37th in Division 1 in points scored with 114. They have run 235 plays this year for 1,581 yards, which ranks them 19th in the nation in total offense. The Oregon State Beavers average 6.7 yards per play, which is 29th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 70 1st downs this season, ranking them 42nd overall as an offensive unit. Jake Luton has completed 28 throws while attempting 45 passes for a completion percentage of 62.2%. He has passed for 372 yards this year. He averages 7.7 adjusted yards per throw and 8.3 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 134.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Oregon State Beavers rush defense has given up 119 attempts for 692 yards this season, putting them in 115th place in the country against the run. They have had 20 penalties for 180 yards on defense this year. That places them 79th in Division 1. Oregon State is 125th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 139. They have given up a total of 1,579 yards on D, which is 120th in the nation. The Beavers are 114th in yards per play allowed with 6.6. Opponent offenses have completed 74 throws on 119 attempts against the Oregon State defense this season, ranking them 122nd and 121st in the country. The Oregon State Beavers pass defense has also surrendered a total of 887 yards in the air, which is 112th overall in total pass defense.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Beavers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Beavers +6.5

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