In this article we will formulate an Oregon State vs Sam Houston prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 8th at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 11 matchup.
Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview
The Oregon State Beavers are 2-7 this season after they defeated Washington State by a score of 10-7 last week. Oregon State trailed 7-3 at halftime, but they scored the only points of the second half to escape with the low scoring win. The Beavers were out gained by a total of 271-184, went 1-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-0 in the game. Gabarri Johnson went 10-15 for 33 yards, while Anthony Hankerson rushed 25 times for 132 yards and one score. Taz Reddicks led the receivers with two catches for 37 yards in the win. The Oregon State defense recorded six sacks and six tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Oregon State defeated Lafayette by a score of 45-13, but did lose to Wake Forest by a score of 39-14 before that. The Beavers have won two games in a row and they are technically first in the PAC-12 standings. Oregon State has scored 20.1 points per game with 215.9 passing yards and 132.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.9 points against per game this season. Gabarri Johnson has thrown for 173 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Anthony Hankerson has rushed for 803 yards and seven scores on 179 carries this season.
Sam Houston Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston Bearkats are 0-8 (0-5) this year after they lost to Louisiana Tech by a score of 55-14 in their last game. Sam Houston trailed 27-0 at halftime and never had a chance in the game, but did score 14 points in the third quarter to avoid the shutout. The Bearkats were out gained by a total of 646-502, went 4-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-1 in the game. Hunter Watson went 14-33 for 193 yards and one interception, while Elijah Green rushed 10 times for 191 yards and two scores. Chris Reed led the receivers with six catches for 79 yards in the loss. The SHSU defense recorded zero sacks and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Sam Houston lost to UTEP by a score of 35-17 and Jacksonville State by a score of 29-27. The Bearkats have lost all eight games so far this year and they are currently last in the CUSA standings. Sam Houston has scored 16.9 points per game with 183.3 passing yards and 137.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 40.9 points against per game this season. Hunter Watson has thrown for 1,108 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Chris Reed has 17 receptions for 231 yards and two scores this year.
Why the Oregon State Beavers will win
- Sam Houston State has lost each of its last eight games.
- Oregon State has won six of its last seven November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in six of Oregon State’s last seven games.
- Sam Houston State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Sam Houston State’s last eight games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Oregon State’s last five home games against non-conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oregon State ranks T131st among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-6.0).
- Oregon State ranks 130th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (7.3).
- Sam Houston State ranks 136th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (40.9).
- Sam Houston State has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (5).
Oregon State vs Sam Houston Prediction
Oregon State comes into this matchup with a 2-7 record overall, but they have won two games in a row and finally have some momentum. The Beavers have only allowed 20 points total in their last two games and will play a Sam Houston offense that has scored 17 or fewer in four of their last five. The Bearkats are having a miserable season and have allowed at least 35 points in four of their last five games. Take Oregon State to win in a blowout here.
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