In this article we will formulate a Oregon State vs San Diego State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 10th at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview
The Oregon State Beavers are 3-2 (1-0) this season after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 56-26 in their last game. Oregon State led 35-14 at halftime and they added 21 more points in the second half in the blowout win. The Beavers out gained Colorado State by a total of 650-366, went 7-8 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Braden Atkinson threw for 427 yards and five touchdowns, while Jesse Legree caught five passes for 156 yards and three scores. AJ Newberry rushed 15 times for 90 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Oregon State defeated UTEP by a score of 33-7 and Montana by a score of 52-17. The Beavers have scored 37.0 points per game with 377.0 passing yards and 119.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.6 points against per game this season. Braden Atkinson has thrown for 1,848 yards with 16 touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview
The San Diego State Aztecs are 2-3 (1-0) this year after they defeated Texas State by a score of 31-29 in their last game. San Diego State trailed 17-3 at halftime, but they scored 28 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Aztecs were out gained by a total of 565-239, went 1-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Jayden Denegal threw for 109 yards, while Nathan Acevedo caught four passes for 47 yards. Josiah Lucas rushed 21 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Prior to that win, San Diego State lost to Toledo by a score of 41-16 and James Madison by a score of 26-13. The Aztecs have scored 24.6 points per game with 154.2 passing yards and 149.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.8 points against per game this season. Jayden Denegal has thrown for 709 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions this year.
Why the Oregon State Beavers will win
- Oregon State has won nine of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.
- San Diego State has lost 15 of its last 16 games as a road underdog.
- Oregon State has covered the spread in 14 of its last 15 home games against conference opponents.
- San Diego State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four road games.
- Oregon State has won the first quarter in each of its last three games.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Oregon State’s last six games.
Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win
- San Diego State has won five of its last six October games as a road underdog.
- Oregon State has lost each of its last four games against teams from California.
- San Diego State has covered the spread in each of its last seven games in October.
- Oregon State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against teams from California.
- San Diego State has won the first quarter in each of its last seven road games in October.
- San Diego State has won the first half in each of its last 23 road games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Oregon State’s last eight October games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of San Diego State’s last seven games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Oregon State Beavers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Braden Atkinson ranks 1st amongst FBS players for passing yards (1848) this season.
San Diego State Aztecs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jaylon Hawkins ranks 1st amongst FBS players for kick return yards (433) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oregon State ranks 1st among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (377.0).
- Oregon State ranks 10th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (496.6).
- San Diego State has the worst single-game yard differential in a win this season (239-565 vs Texas State in Week 5).
- San Diego State has recorded fewer total yards than its opponents in each of its last four games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
Oregon State vs San Diego State Prediction
Oregon State comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and those wins are by margins of 30, 26, and 35 points. The Beavers have a great passing attack this season and the defense has been solid. San Diego State snapped their losing streak with a comeback win over Texas State last week, but their offense struggles to throw the ball. The Aztecs are also not very good defensively, as they have allowed 28+ points in three of their last four games. Take Oregon State to cover at home.