Oregon State at Arizona State College Football Picks and Predictions 9/29/2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Sun Devil Stadium

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The Oregon State Beavers head to Sun Devil Stadium to play the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona State as 20.5 point favorites. The Beavers are 2-2-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-1-0. The Sun Devils are 3-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-2-0.

Valuable Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

The Oregon State Beavers are 3-1-0 against the over/under

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

Important Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 2-2-0 against the over/under

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 3-1-0 against the spread

Key Oregon State Beavers Injuries

09/22/18 S Omar Hicks-Onu Undisclosed is questionable
09/20/18 QB Jake Luton Ankle is questionable
09/12/18 RB Artavis Pierce Elbow out 3-4 weeks
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

Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Oregon State Beavers are 50th in the country in points scored with 128. They have run 305 plays this year for 1,819 yards, which ranks them 31st in Division 1 in total offense. The Beavers average 6 yards per play, which is 61st in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 88 1st downs this season, ranking them 50th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Oregon State has run for 734 yards as a unit, which ranks 57th in college football. They've run 168 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Beavers have been penalized on offense 22 times for 229 yards so far this year, which has them 79th in the country in penalties. Conor Blount has passed for 707 yards this year. He's completed 56 throws while attempting 85 passes for a completion percentage of 65.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 156.7. He averages 9.2 adjusted yards per throw and 8.3 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Oregon State is 124th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 174. They have given up a total of 2,162 yards on D, which is 125th in D-1. The Beavers are 122nd in yards per play allowed with 7. Opponent offenses have completed 83 throws on 136 attempts against the Oregon State Beavers defense this season, ranking them 105th and 99th in the nation. The Oregon State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,039 yards in the air, which is 103rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 171 attempts for 1,123 yards this season, putting them in 124th place in the country against the run. The Beavers have had 27 penalties for 235 yards on defense this year. That places them 83rd in college football.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Sun Devils have run for 512 yards as a team, which ranks 98th in college football. They've run 127 times, averaging 4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Arizona State Sun Devils have been penalized on offense 29 times for 246 yards so far this season, which has them 30th in the country in penalties. They are 78th in the nation in points scored with 106. They have run 272 plays this season for 1,574 yards, which ranks them 35th in Division 1 in total offense. Arizona State averages 5.8 yards per play, which is 65th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 85 1st downs this year, placing them 59th overall as an offensive unit. Manny Wilkins averages 7.3 yards per pass attempt and 8 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 94 passes on 145 attempts for a completion percentage of 64.8%. His quarterback rating this year is 140.9. He has thrown for 1,062 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Arizona State Sun Devils rush defense has allowed 157 attempts for 548 yards this year, putting them in 61st place in D-1 against the run. Arizona State has committed 26 penalties for 226 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 75th in college football. They are 42nd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 75. They have surrendered a total of 1,411 yards on D, which is 65th in the country. The Sun Devils are ranked 38th in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 73 passes on 129 attempts against the Arizona State defense this season, placing them 76th and 82nd in Division 1. The Arizona State Sun Devils pass defense has also given up a total of 863 yards through the air, which is 78th overall in total pass defense.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Beavers +20.5

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