The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Oregon State Beavers meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Reser Stadium. Here’s an Oregon State vs Texas Tech Prediction. This article includes an Oregon State vs. Texas Tech Pick.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Abilene Christian, and they play Houston next. Texas Tech has won 13 of its last 14 regular season games. Will Hammond is completing 78.8 percent of his passes for 298 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Kenny Johnson and Malcolm Simmons have combined for 140 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while J’Koby Williams has 8 receptions.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders ground game is averaging 173 yards per contest, and J’Koby Williams leads the way with 71 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Texas Tech is allowing 10 points and 194 yards per game. Jamond Mathis leads the Texas Tech Red Raiders with 6 tackles, A.J. Holmes Jr. has 0.5 sacks, and John Curry has 1 interception.
Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview
The Oregon State Beavers lost to Houston and play Montana next. Oregon State has lost 11 of its last 13 games. Braden Atkinson is completing 60.4 percent of his passes for 376 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Jesse Legree and Eric Olsen have combined for 190 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Cynal Thomas has 2 receptions.
The Oregon State Beavers’ ground game is averaging 26 yards per contest, and Kourdey Glass leads the way with 25 yards on 6 carries. Defensively, Oregon State is allowing 33 points and 533 yards per game. Aiden Sullivan leads the Oregon State Beavers with 9 tackles, Will Haverland has 1 sack, and Sailasa Vadrawale III has 1 interception.
Why the Oregon State Beavers will win
- Texas Tech has lost each of its last five road openers as a favorite.
- The home team has won five of Oregon State’s last six games.
- Texas Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road openers as a favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in four of Oregon State’s last five games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Oregon State’s last four games.
- The home team has won the first quarter in each of Oregon State’s last four games.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Oregon State has lost each of its last 10 September games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas Tech has won each of its last seven games in September.
- Oregon State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Texas Tech has covered the spread in nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Texas Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last four games in September.
- Oregon State has lost the first half in 17 of its last 18 games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Texas Tech’s last five games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Oregon State’s last four home games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Oregon State Beavers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Xayvion Noland ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Coy Eakin ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oregon State has lost the third quarter in each of its last four games- equal to the longest active streak in the FBS.
- Oregon State ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Texas Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Texas Tech ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Oregon State vs Texas Tech Prediction
Texas Tech is obviously the better team and should win this game, but this is a lot of points on the road while teams are still trying to figure things out. Texas Tech does have new faces at key positions, and this is a big step up from what it faced in its season opener. Oregon State gave Houston a fight on the road last week and should feel good coming back home. Oregon State has to tighten things up defensively, but we’re getting almost four free touchdowns. Give me Oregon State and the points.