Oregon State is a Pac-12 outpost that escapes national College Football odds media attention. But that lack of attention is how head coach Jonathan Smith and his Beavers like it. Oregon State is in the hunt to make the Pac-12 championship game. Last week, the Colorado Buffaloes were fresh off a bye week and needed a win to change the narrative. Also, Coach Prime’s team is walking a bowl eligibility tightrope. Colorado is coming off a dispiriting loss at UCLA. This week brings a home game against the Oregon State Beavers.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Folsom Field, Boulder, CO |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oregon State | -13½ -110 | 63 -110 | -550 |  |
| Colorado | +13½ -110 | 63 -110 | +400 | |
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Oregon State Beavers Team Overview
Last game, Oregon State lost 27-24 against the Arizona Wildcats as 3-point road favorites. The game went under the offshore betting total of 57.5. Oregon State has a record of 6-2 straight up, 5-3 against the spread, and 5-3 over/under the total. Oregon State ranks 35th for total offense, 49th for passing, 29th for rushing, and 17th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 48th overall, 64th against the pass, 34th against the rush, and 41st for points allowed. Also, Oregon State ranks 24th for fewest turnovers lost and 49th for takeaways.
Namely, Noah Fifita threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Michael Wiley. Arizona survived a late onside kick as the Wildcats posted their second consecutive victory over a ranked team. Wiley scored on 40- and 3-yard receptions, the latter coming with 2:22 left for a 27-17 lead. In sum, Fifita completed 25 of 32 passes for 275 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Uiagalelei was 16 of 30 for 218 yards with two scores.
Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes lost 28-16 against the UCLA Bruins as 14-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 60.5. Colorado has a record of 4-4 straight up, 4-3-1 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Colorado ranks 54th for total offense, 6th for passing, 131st for rushing, and 40th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 133rd overall, 132nd against the pass, 100th against the rush, and 125th for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 42nd for the fewest turnovers lost and 31st for takeaways.
UCLA used its defense to overcome four first-half turnovers. Also, UCLA’s defense recorded seven sacks and ten tackles for loss. They entered the game ranked 11th in FBS in total defense, with 282.6 yards allowed per game.
CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders was 27-of-43 passing for 217 yards and a touchdown for the Buffaloes. In turn, Colorado lost for the fourth time in their last five games. Sanders’ TD came with 2:37 remaining on an 18-yard pass to Jimmy Horn Jr. To summarize, Horn had six catches for 35 yards. And Xavier Weaver had five receptions for 86 yards for Colorado, with just 38 yards rushing. The Buffaloes lost safety Shilo Sanders after he was ejected with just over three minutes remaining in the first half on a targeting call.
Overall, Colorado was held to 107 total yards in the first half and 255 for the game. UCLA had 487 yards of total offense.
Oregon State at Colorado SBG Free Picks
Of major concern is Colorado’s lack of quality interior line play. Oregon State has been the more reliable College Football odds product.
Oregon State at Colorado SBG Best Bet: Oregon Ducks.