Oregon State vs. Oregon Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Bo Nix, Ducks Control Pace in Low-Scoring Civil War?
The Oregon Ducks will host the Oregon State Beavers for the 127th rendition of the Civil War rivalry game. Can Bo Nix and the Ducks control the pace of play en route to a Pac-12 Championship bid-clinching victory? Jason Radowitz provides his prediction and pick for Oregon State vs. Oregon.
Jason Radowitz - November 20, 2023, 9:45 AM EST
5 minOregon State vs. Oregon Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Bo Nix, Ducks Control Pace in Low-Scoring Civil War?
There's no better week in college football than the final week of the regular season. This is when we get the most incredible rivalries. These games also help us decide the future of many programs.
On Friday night, the Oregon Ducks will look to clinch a berth in the Pac-12 Championship against Oregon State at home. They'd meet with Washington for the second time if they won.
The Oregon State Beavers aren't an easy out. Washington only beat them by two points last weekend.
Can Oregon find a way in this huge rivalry game in Eugene, Oregon?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Friday's matchup between the Oregon State Beavers vs. Oregon Ducks.
Oregon State vs. Oregon Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: November 24, 2023
- Game Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Oregon State vs. Oregon Odds
- Spread: Oregon State +14 (-110), Oregon -14 (-110)
- Total Odds: Over 62 (-110), Under 62 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Oregon State ( +490), Oregon (-675)
Oregon State vs. Oregon Injury Report
Oregon State
Out: WR Tastean Reddicks (Undisclosed), LB Makiya Tongue (Leg)
Oregon
Out: K Andrew Boyle (Undisclosed), WR Josh Delgado (Undisclosed), RB Noah Whittington
Oregon State vs. Oregon Prediction
The Oregon Ducks are major favorites against Oregon State. But I'm not so sure about that.
The Oregon State Beavers might've lost to Washington last weekend, but the score finished at 22-20. The Beavers were in the game throughout and played well against an undefeated Washington team.
Oregon State's offense has averaged nearly 38 points per game behind D.J. Uiagalelei, who came to Oregon State from the transfer portal.
He's added 20 passing touchdowns and six interceptions but has thrown for 2,418 yards. The passing game is solid, but the running game is what keeps the offense moving at a high pace.
Damien Martinez has added 1,147 yards on 181 carries for the Beavers. He's scored nine touchdowns and has gained 6.3 yards per carry. Martinez is regarded as one of the best runners in the Pac-12.
But while Oregon State adds 196.9 yards per game on the ground, Oregon's defense has allowed just 94.7 yards per game on the ground. The Ducks are very fundamentally sound, converting on most tackles this season. The secondary is also highly competitive, with an above-average front.
Meanwhile, the Oregon offense has added 46.3 points per game under Bo Nix. Nix is in consideration for the Heisman. He's thrown for 35 touchdowns and just two interceptions, with 3,539 yards passing. Oregon has thrown for 338.1 yards per game. However, they've also added 200.6 yards on the ground, with Bucky Irving leading the way.
Irving just notched over 1,000 yards last weekend against Arizona State.
But with Oregon State holding teams to 102.4 yards per game on the ground, I also don't expect Oregon's offense to be extremely good, either.
While Washington and Oregon State played in poor weather last weekend, the Huskies still only scored 22 points against Oregon State.
The Beavers have an awesome secondary, holding opponents to just 204.4 yards per game in the air. The run defense is also comparable to the Ducks.
Therefore, I'll take the Under despite the potential Heisman candidate playing in his final regular season game of the year. I'll be daring.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Oregon Ducks Pick
- PICK: Under 62 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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