Oregon State Beavers vs Air Force Falcons Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Oregon State Beavers vs Air Force Falcons
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Location: Falcon Stadium in USAF Academy, CO
TV: CBSSN
Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (+4.0)
Total/Over-Under: 45
Falcon Stadium is the location where the Air Force Falcons (2-7) will take on the Oregon State Beavers (4-5) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Oregon State opens this matchup as 4.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 45.
The Oregon State Beavers step onto the field holding a record of 4-5 this season. In their last game, the Beavers took the field against the San Jose State Spartans and took a loss by a score of 24-13. Against the run, the Beavers conceded 68 yds on 18 attempts, which averages out to 3.8 yds per rush allowed. Oregon State gave up 18 completions on 35 tries for a total of 395 yds, and a completion rate of 51.4%. At the end of the game, they ran 82 plays which totaled 474 yds. The Oregon State Beavers ended up running the ball 45 times and recorded 182 yds, which earned them an average of 4.0 yards per tote.
When it comes to scoring, the Oregon State Beavers are sitting at 25.8 points per contest. As a team they have an average of 212.8 yards in the run game which is 16th in the country. The Beavers currently have 3,686 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Oregon State has amassed 4 passing touchdowns and 25 touchdowns via the ground. Oregon State has a total of 219 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 47 penalties for 431 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 times.
Regarding passing yards, the Beavers are giving up 1,985 yds which puts them in 59th in Division 1. They are allowing 220.6 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 59.0%. For the year, they have given up 393.4 yards per game which has them ranked 96th in D-1. They have relinquished 11 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 18 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 5.6 yards per rushing attempt and 172.9 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. For the season, they have allowed 1,556 rushing yards through 9 games. The Beavers sit in 95th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 28.8 PPG.
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The Falcons head into this matchup 2-7 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Falcons walked away with a victory by a final of 36-28 when they played the Fresno State Bulldogs. Air Force allowed 12 attempts on the ground for -5 yards (-0.4 yards per carry). The Falcons passing defense conceded a completion rate of 88.5%, relinquishing 289 yds on 23 out of 26 through the air. The Falcons finished with 358 yards on 86 plays (4.2 yards per play). Air Force ran the football for 4.3 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 344 yds on 80 attempts.
The Air Force Falcons have an average of 292.7 yards per outing, ranking them 128th in the nation. The Air Force offense has 316 penalty yds on 35 violations, which is good for 133rd in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have an average of 202.7 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,824 yards for the year. They have tossed 9 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have obtained 150 first downs. When discussing their ability to score points, the Falcons are sitting 130th in D-1 averaging 16.2 points per game. During the season thus far, the Falcons have racked up 810 passing yards along with holding an average of 90.0 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 133rd in college football.
Air Force has surrendered a total of 1,558 rushing yards (173.1 yards/game) and 21 touchdowns rushing this year. They have allowed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 183.6 yards/contest, which has them in 23rd in the country. Their defense has totaled 8 fumbles recovered and 2 picks on the campaign. The Falcons defense has been on the field for 519 plays, which is 4th in the country. The Falcons are giving up 26.7 points per game, which has them sitting 82nd in the nation. This season, they have surrendered 240 points in total.
Who will win tonight's Beavers/Falcons college football game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take the Beavers -4.0
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