Purdue Boilermakers vs Oregon State Beavers Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Purdue Boilermakers vs Oregon State Beavers

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Beavers (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

Reser Stadium is where the Oregon State Beavers (2-1) will take on the Purdue Boilermakers (1-1) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Oregon State opens this contest as 5.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 50.5.

The Purdue Boilermakers come into this game with a record of 1-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Boilermakers played the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and took a loss by a final of 66-7. In the running game, the Boilermakers conceded 362 yds on 44 attempts, which calculates to 8.2 yds per run allowed. Purdue relinquished 18 pass completions on 26 attempts for a total of 216 yards, and a completion rate of 69.2%. For the game, they had 49 plays which gave them a total of 162 yds. The Purdue Boilermakers ended up running the ball 25 different times and recorded 38 yards, which came out to an average of 1.5 yds per carry.

When it comes to scoring points, the Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 28.0 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 143.0 yards on the ground ranking them 88th in D-1. The Boilermakers have earned 745 total yards for this campaign. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Purdue has compiled 5 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns via the ground. Purdue has accounted for 32 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 18 infractions for 178 yds. They have turned the football over 3 times.

The Boilermakers are sitting in 118th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 33.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.4 yards per rush on the ground and 233.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 466 rushing yards through 2 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Boilermakers have given up 266 yds which puts them in 6th in the country. They have conceded 133.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.9%. During this campaign, they are granting 366.0 yards/contest ranking them 85th in the country. They have granted 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Beavers step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Beavers took a defeat with a final score of 49-14 against the Oregon Ducks. Oregon State ended up running for 4.1 yds per carry, finishing with 131 yards on 32 carries. The Beavers finished with a total of 309 yards on 67 plays (4.6 yds per play). The Beavers secondary gave up a completion rate of 85.2%, relinquishing 306 yds on 23 out of 27 through the air. Oregon State allowed 32 run attempts for 240 yds (7.5 yds per rush).

When discussing their ability to score points, the Beavers rank 96th in D-1 holding an average of 24.3 points per outing. The Oregon State Beavers maintain an average of 413.0 yards per outing, which is good for 61st in the nation. The Oregon State offense has compiled 189 yards of penalties on 17 violations, which is 74th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown no picks while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have been able to tally 71 first downs. For the year to this point, the Beavers have racked up 509 yards through the air as well as an average of 169.7 passing yards per outing, ranking them 112th in college football. They have an average of 243.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 730 yards for the year.

Oregon State has conceded a total of 394 rushing yards (131.3 yards/game) and 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 214.0 yards per game, which has them in 78th in college football. They have compiled 1 fumbles and 2 picks so far this season. The Beavers defense has participated in 169 plays, which ranks 32nd in D-1. The Beavers are relinquishing 21.3 points per game, which has them ranked 69th in Division 1. Overall, they have allowed 64 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Boilermakers +5.5

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