Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Beavers (+12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Washington State Cougars (8-2) are traveling to Reser Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024 where they will meet the Oregon State Beavers (4-6). Washington State opens this matchup as 12.5-point favorites. The total is 56.5.

The Washington State Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 8-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cougars played the New Mexico Lobos and ended up losing by a score of 38-35. The Washington State Cougars ended up running the ball 31 different times and compiled 172 yards, which is an average of 5.5 yards per tote. In all, they ran 67 plays for 547 yards. Washington State surrendered 11 pass completions on 25 attempts for 174 yards, and a completion rate of 44.0%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cougars conceded 360 yds on 49 tries, which averages out to 7.3 yards per run allowed.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Washington State Cougars hold an average of 38.9 points per contest. As a unit they are averaging 182.2 yards in the run game which ranks them 42nd in D-1. The Cougars have earned 4,616 total yards this season. In terms of scoring, Washington State has amassed 27 passing touchdowns and 24 rushing touchdowns. Washington State has tallied 239 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 63 penalties for 582 yards. They have turned the football over 8 different times.

The Cougars rank 90th in college football concerning team defense, allowing 28.1 points per game. They are giving up an average of 5.6 yards per tote and 178.0 yards on the ground per game so far this season. Overall, they have given up 1,780 rushing yards through 10 outings. When it comes to yards through the air, the Cougars have given up 2,544 yds which has them sitting in 111th in Division 1. They have relinquished 254.4 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.6%. Over the course of this year, they are giving up 432.4 yards per outing which has them ranked 118th in college football. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns via the pass as well as 18 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Beavers come into this game with a record of 4-6 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Beavers went home defeated by a final of 28-0 when they played the Air Force Falcons. Oregon State allowed 66 rush attempts for 270 yds (4.1 yards per rush). The Beavers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 100.0%, relinquishing 139 yds on 6 for 6 through the air. The Beavers finished the game with 175 yards while they ran 45 plays (3.9 yds per play). Oregon State rushed for 2.9 yards per attempt, totaling 69 yards on 24 carries.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Beavers are 102nd in Division 1 holding an average of 23.2 points per contest. The Oregon State Beavers maintain an average of 386.1 yards per outing, which has them sitting 69th in college football. The Oregon State offense has totaled 456 penalty yds on 50 violations, which is 111th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 9 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 228 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Beavers have racked up 1,877 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 187.7 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 105th in D-1. They have an average of 198.4 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,984 yards in total.

Oregon State has surrendered a total of 1,826 rushing yards (182.6 yards/game) and 22 touchdowns rushing this season. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns from the passing game and 212.4 yards per outing, which has them in 59th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles and 5 picks on the season. The Beavers defense has taken the field for 604 plays, which has them sitting 12th in the country. The Beavers are allowing 28.7 PPG, which has them 96th in D-1. In total, they have allowed 287 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Beavers +12.5

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