UCLA vs. Oregon State Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Dante Moore, Bruins Make a Statement on Saturday?
UCLA vs. Oregon State Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Dante Moore, UCLA Make a Statement on Saturday?
The Pac-12 has had so much hype this year. It's a shame this conference will be in shambles as early as next year.
But let's enjoy it for the time being.
We've got a top-25-ranked matchup between UCLA and Oregon State. Both teams have one conference loss this season, but are each still capable of playing in the Pac-12 Championship.
The UCLA Bruins are coming off a solid 25-17 win over Washington State. Meanwhile, Oregon State scored 52 points in a 52-40 win against California.
Can UCLA keep Oregon State honest on the offensive end on the road?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Saturday's Pac-12 matchup on FOX between the UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers.
UCLA vs. Oregon State Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â October 14, 2023
- Game Time:Â 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â FOX
UCLA vs. Oregon State Odds
- Spread: UCLA +5 (-110), Oregon State -5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 53.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: UCLA (+170), Oregon State (-205)
UCLA vs. Oregon State Injury Report
UCLA
Questionable: LB Ale Kaho (Leg), WR Titus Mokaio-Atimalala (Undisclosed)
Oregon State
Out: WR Tastean Reddicks (Undisclosed)
UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers Prediction
The Pac-12 is super competitive this year. This game will be just as competitive.
UCLA's defense has shined, but Oregon State's offense has scored 50+ points in two of their five wins this season.
Oregon State is led by DJ Uiagalelei, who has added 1307 yards passing for 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. He transferred from Clemson and has looked better than he's ever looked under center.
Meanwhile, the run game has averaged over 200 yards per game. That's due to Damien Martinez, who has earned 6.5 yards per carry on 90 attempts this season. Martinez has three rushing touchdowns and close to 600 yards rushing in six games.
However, Martinez might run into a wall against UCLA. The Bruins have held teams to 64.6 yards on the ground through five games. They've also been dominant against the pass, holding teams to 189.6 yards per game.
The pass rush and secondary have played extraordinarily well for UCLA.
Meanwhile, the offense has been just as good for the Bruins. They've added 458.8 yards per game, including 200 rushing yards of their own. They've done well with Dante Moore under center. Moore has thrown for 1139 yards and nine touchdowns, with four interceptions.
But they've been even better on the ground, relying on Carson Steele, who has 412 yards on 71 carries this season.
UCLA hasn't protected Moore very well, but he's got many playmakers around him making plays. It also helps when the defense plays like one of the best in the nation.
With Oregon State missing tackles and getting inconsistent pressure on the quarterback, I've got UCLA escaping this game with a win. I'll play it safe and back them +5.
UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers Pick
- PICK: UCLA +5 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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Jason grew up an avid sports fan. His passion for sports writing grew in high school and he developed a blog that was strictly for New York Sports. From his work, you will quickly realize that he loves looking at games from an analytical and numbers perspective and hopes to provide you with that same perspective in his articles.