Oregon State Beavers vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oregon State Beavers vs Nevada Wolf Pack

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolf Pack (+4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

Mackay Stadium is where the Nevada Wolf Pack (2-4) will go up against the Oregon State Beavers (4-1) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Nevada is 4.0-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 49.

The Oregon State Beavers head into this matchup 4-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Beavers took the field against the Colorado State Rams and notched a win by a score of 39-31. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Beavers gave up 176 yards on 39 tries, which is an average of 4.5 yards per rush allowed. Oregon State relinquished 20 pass completions on 30 attempts for 263 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When all was said and done, they ran 75 plays which gave them 398 yards. The Oregon State Beavers ended up running the ball 47 times and had 251 yds, which earned them an average of 5.3 yards per carry.

Concerning scoring points, the Oregon State Beavers have an average of 30.0 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 264.4 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 6th in college football. The Beavers have earned 2,082 yards in total over the course of this season. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, Oregon State has earned 2 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. Oregon State has compiled 122 first downs, and they have been called for 31 infractions for 281 yards. They have turned the ball over 3 different times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Beavers are giving up 961 yards which has them sitting in 34th in Division 1. They have allowed 192.2 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 58.7%. Over the course of this season, they are surrendering 358.8 yards per outing ranking them 73rd in Division 1. They have allowed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 8 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up 5.9 yards per run and 166.6 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have conceded 833 rushing yards through 5 games. The Beavers are ranked 65th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 23.2 PPG.

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The Wolf Pack head into this matchup 2-4 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Wolf Pack took a loss by a final score of 35-31 when they played the San Jose State Spartans. Nevada ran the ball for 5.3 yds per carry, finishing with 190 yards on 36 attempts. The Wolf Pack finished the contest with a total of 416 yds while they ran 67 plays (6.2 yards per play). The Wolf Pack passing defense gave up a completion rate of 54.8%, surrendering 327 yards on 23 for 42 passing. Nevada surrendered 27 attempts on the ground for 114 yards (4.2 yds per rush).

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Wolf Pack are sitting 95th in the nation with 24.8 points per game. The Nevada Wolf Pack average 385.2 yards per contest, which has them sitting 76th in D-1. The Nevada offense has 519 yds of penalties on 53 infractions, which is good for 2nd in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 interceptions while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have tallied 118 1st downs. During the season so far, the Wolf Pack have compiled 1,154 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 192.3 passing yards per contest, which ranks 100th in the country. They hold an average of 192.8 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,157 yards in total.

Nevada has given up a total of 812 rushing yards (135.3 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have given up 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 241.2 yards/game, which has them in 98th in D-1. They have 0 fumbles recovered and 3 picks over the course of the season. The Wolf Pack defense has been on the field for 381 plays, which has them ranked 110th in the nation. The Wolf Pack are giving up 25.5 points per game, which has them ranked 83rd in the country. In total, they have given up 153 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Wolf Pack +4.0

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