Michigan State Spartans vs Oregon Ducks Prediction, 10/4/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan State Spartans vs Oregon Ducks

Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

Location: Autzen Stadium in Eugene, OR

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-24.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Oregon Ducks (4-0) will play the Michigan State Spartans (3-2) at Autzen Stadium on Friday, October 4, 2024. Oregon opens this contest as 24.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 52.

The Michigan State Spartans step onto the field holding a record of 3-2 for this year. In their last matchup, the Spartans took on the Ohio State Buckeyes and ended up losing by a score of 38-7. The Michigan State Spartans rushed the ball a total of 25 times and accounted for 47 yards, which is an average of 1.9 yds per carry. In the game, they ran 50 plays which converted into 246 yards. Michigan State conceded 26 completions on 40 tries for a total of 298 yds, and a completion rate of 65.0%. Against the run, the Spartans gave up 185 yds on 35 tries, which is 5.3 yds per run allowed.

The Spartans have earned 1,849 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Michigan State has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 13 times. Michigan State has 97 1st downs, and they have been called for 38 penalties for 386 yards. As a team they're averaging 132.4 yards rushing giving them a rank of 97th in D-1. Concerning scoring, the Michigan State Spartans hold an average of 21.8 points per outing.

When talking about passing yards, the Spartans have given up 930 yds which has them sitting in 65th in the nation. They are allowing 186.0 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 62.9%. Over the course of this year, they are allowing 300.4 yards per outing which has them ranked 30th in D-1. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 5 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.1 yards per rush and 114.4 rushing yards per contest this year. During the season, they have allowed 572 rushing yards through 5 outings. The Spartans are sitting in 39th in college football regarding team defense, giving up 19.0 PPG.

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The Ducks head into this matchup 4-0 for this season. When they last played, the Ducks went home victorious with a score of 34-13 when they played the UCLA Bruins. Oregon gave up 24 rushing attempts for 47 yards (2.0 yards per carry). The Ducks pass defense conceded a completion rate of 54.2%, relinquishing 125 yards on 13 out of 24 through the air. The Ducks finished with 431 yds while running 78 plays (5.5 yds per play). Oregon ran the ball for 4.3 yards per tote, totaling 153 yds on 36 carries.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Ducks currently sit 32nd in the country averaging 36.0 points per game. The Oregon Ducks are averaging 454.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 34th in the nation. The Oregon offense has racked up 219 yds of penalties on 26 infractions, which ranks them 81st in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 1 pick while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have earned 100 1st downs. For the season so far, the Ducks currently have a total of 1,207 yards through the air along with an average of 301.8 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 20th in college football. They average 152.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 609 yards for this season.

The Ducks are allowing 18.8 points per game, ranking them 38th in the country. Oregon has yielded a total of 448 rushing yards (112.0 yards/game) in addition to 6 touchdowns via the rush for the season. This season, they have allowed 75 total points. They have given up 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 154.8 yards/game, which puts them in 16th in Division 1. The Ducks defense has taken the field for 235 plays, which is 10th in D-1. Their defense has 0 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Spartans/Ducks college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Ducks -24.0

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