The Colorado State Rams and the Oregon State Beavers meet in week 6 college football action from Reser Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oregon State vs Colorado State Prediction.
Colorado State Recap
The Colorado State Rams come into this game looking to build on their 27-17 win over UTEP last time out to improve to 2-2 on the year as a result. After this game, Colorado State will head home for a matchup with San Jose State.
Rams Looking For Identity
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 602 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 60.4% passing while Justin Marshall has a team-high 270 rushing yards and Avery Morrow’s added 250 rushing yards with 3 TDs as well. Tory Horton also has a team-high 10 receptions for 120 yards. On defense, Buom Jock has a team-high 41 total tackles while Chase Wilson has 33 total tackles. As a unit, Colorado State has combined for 5 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- Colorado State has covered the spread in four of its last five October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oregon State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
Oregon State Recap
The Oregon State Beavers come into this one looking to build on their 3-1 start to the year after picking up a 38-21 win over Purdue last time out. After this game, the Beavers will welcome Nevada to town.
Beavers Keeping Up Pressure Defensively
Gevani McCoy has thrown for 571 yards and 2 touchdowns on 64.8% passing while Jam Griffin’s rushed for 413 yards and 4 touchdowns and Anthony Hankerson has 372 rushing yards and 7 TDs as well. Trent Walker also has a team-high 23 receptions for 229 yards while Taz Reddicks has 10 grabs for 102 yards as well on the year. On defense, Skyler Thomas has a team-high 25 total tackles along with an interception while Nikko Taylor also has a pair of sacks for Oregon State’s defense this season.
Why the Oregon State Beavers will win
- Oregon State has won each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Reser Stadium.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games.
- Oregon State has covered the spread in each of its last five home games in October.
Oregon State vs Colorado State Prediction
I’m on Oregon State here. I won’t lie. I came into this season with little expectation for Oregon State as I thought the turnover in the first year post-Jonathan Smith would be too much for the Beavers to overcome. However, Oregon State hasn’t missed a beat outside of the loss to Oregon, which doesn’t look as bad as Oregon’s been pretty solid this year. Colorado State just hasn’t had it this season and I think things are looking bleak in Fort Collins long term. I’ll side with Oregon State for another big win at home.