UNLV Rebels vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24
UNLV comes into this week eight non-conference matchup with a 5-1 record, while Oregon State is 4-2. The game is set for 10:00 ET at Reser Stadium in Corvallis and will be broadcast on the CW. UNLV is favored by -7.5 points, with the over/under line currently at 61.5 points.
UNLV REBELS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +7.5
This game will be played at Reser Stadium at 10:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.
WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:
- We have the UNLV Rebels winning this one by a score of 30 to 29
- Even though we like the UNLV Rebels to win, our ATS pick is to take the Oregon State Beavers at +7.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 61.5 points
Will The UNLV Rebels Win As Road Favorites?
UNLV enters Week 8 with a 5-1 record, ranking 49th in our power rankings. They have a 99.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 25.3% shot at winning the Mountain West. The Rebels are 3-0 on the road and 1-0 at home this season.
UNLV’s ATS record stands at 3-1, with an average scoring margin of +23.2 points per game. They are 1-1 against the spread as favorites and 2-0 as underdogs.
The over/under line for this week is 61.5 points. UNLV’s games have averaged 67.5 points, with an average line of 57.2 points. Their over/under record is 2-2 this season.
UNLV’s offense has been impressive this season, ranking 4th in scoring with 45.3 points per game. They are also 4th in rushing, averaging 263.3 yards per game. Heading into week 8, we have them 27th in our offensive power rankings.
Hajj-Malik Williams leads the Rebels with a passer rating of 142, completing 77% of his passes for 642 yards, 9 touchdowns, and just one interception. Ricky White III has 526 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns.
UNLV’s defense has allowed an average of 22.2 points per game this season, ranking 37th nationally. They’ve given up 286.7 passing yards per game, placing them 155th, but have limited opponents to 99 rushing yards per game, which is 20th best in the country.
In their recent game against Utah State, UNLV allowed 34 points and 584 total yards, including 461 passing yards. However, they forced three interceptions in the game.
Are The Oregon State Beavers Going Win In At Upset At Reser Stadium
Oregon State enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record, ranked 70th in our CFB power rankings. They have an 84.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but a 0.0% chance of winning the Pac-12. The Beavers are 1-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.
Oregon State’s average scoring margin is +4.8 points per game, and they are 2-2 against the spread. They’ve been favored in three games, going 2-1 ATS as the favorite.
This week’s over/under line is 61.5 points, the highest for Oregon State this season. Their over/under record is 3-1, with an average line of 49.7 points and an average game total of 57.5 points.
Oregon State’s offense is driven by their rushing attack, ranking 5th nationally with 260.8 yards per game. They are 4th in rushing attempts, averaging 47 per game. Anthony Hankerson leads the team with 639 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
Overall, the Beavers are 36th in scoring, with 31.2 points per game, and they are 58th in our offensive power rankings. They have converted 54.9% of their third downs, the 4th best mark in the country.
Oregon State’s defense struggled in their recent game against Nevada, allowing 42 points, including five rushing touchdowns and 353 rushing yards. Despite giving up just 69 passing yards, the Beavers allowed 422 total yards in the game.
On the season, Oregon State is allowing 26.3 points per game. They rank 27th nationally in passing yards allowed per game (171.7) but are 149th against the run, giving up 199.2 rushing yards per game.