Oregon State Beavers vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

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Oregon State Beavers vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

At 7:30 ET, the Nevada Wolf Pack will host the Oregon State Beavers at Mackay Stadium in Reno. The game will be broadcast on CBSS as Oregon State comes in with a 4-1 record, while Nevada is 2-4. The Beavers are -4 point favorites on the road in this week seven non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently 48.5 points.

OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack +4

This game will be played at Mackay Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, October 12th.

WHY BET THE NEVADA WOLF PACK:

  • We have the Nevada Wolf Pack winning this one by a score of 29 to 22
  • Not only do we have the Nevada Wolf Pack winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points

Will The Oregon State Beavers Win As Road Favorites?

Oregon State enters Week 7 against Nevada with a 4-1 record, ranked 70th in our power rankings. They have a 91% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the Pac-12. The Beavers are 1-1 on the road and 1-0 at home this season.

Oregon State’s average scoring margin is +6.8 points, and they are 2-1 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 2-0 ATS as the favorite.

The over/under line for this week is 48.5 points. Oregon State’s games have averaged 53.2 points, with an average over/under line of 50.4 points. Their over/under record is 2-1 this season, with an average margin of +2.9 points.

Oregon State’s offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, ranking 8th nationally with 270.2 rushing yards per game. They are 9th in rushing attempts, averaging 47.8 per game. Anthony Hankerson leads the team with 485 rushing yards and has scored 9 touchdowns.

Overall, the Beavers are 47th in scoring, with 30 points per game, and they rank 67th in our offensive power rankings. They have converted 50.7% of their third downs, which ranks 14th nationally. Gevani McCoy, the team’s quarterback, has thrown for 697 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Oregon State’s defense has allowed an average of 23.2 points per game this season, including 31 points in their recent overtime win against Colorado State. They gave up 439 total yards, with 263 passing yards and two passing touchdowns allowed.

Opponents have averaged 192.2 passing yards per game against Oregon State, completing 58% of their passes. The Beavers rank 117th nationally in rushing defense, allowing 168.4 rushing yards per game on 27.6 attempts per game, which is the 12th fewest in the country.

Are The Nevada Wolf Pack Going Win In At Upset At Mackay Stadium

Nevada enters Week 7 with a 2-4 record, facing Oregon State at home. They are ranked 94th in our CFB power rankings, and their chances of becoming bowl-eligible stand at 39.3%. So far, they are 0-2 at home this season.

The Wolf Pack have not been favored in any game this season but have a 3-2 record against the spread. As underdogs, they are 3-1 ATS, with a -0.7 average scoring margin.

Nevada’s over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging 50.3 points. This week’s line is set at 48.5 points, slightly below their average line of 50.4 points.

Nevada’s offense is ranked 65th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7, and they are averaging 24.8 points per game, placing them 68th nationally. Their rushing attack has been the focal point, with 194.2 yards per game on the ground, ranking 20th in the country, and they are 13th in rushing attempts per game, averaging 38.2.

Savion Red leads the team with 456 rushing yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns. Quarterback Brendon Lewis has thrown for 1,081 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 94. Jaden Smith has 407 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Nevada’s defense has allowed 25.5 points per game this season, ranking them 62nd nationally. In their recent game against San Jose State, they gave up 35 points, including 327 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air.

Opponents have averaged 241.2 passing yards per game against Nevada, with a 91.5 passer rating. The defense has faced the 19th fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing 141.3 rushing yards per game.