The Pac-12’s top rusher, Nick Wilson (616 yards, 6 TDs), will be on display when the Arizona Wildcats meet the Oregon State Beavers. Arizona (3-2) comes into this game looking to get back on track. While the Wildcats have had their share of success this season, they have struggled as of late, losing two of its last three. The game starts at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct 10 and will air on FS1.
Arizona lost big to Stanford 55-17 last week. Johnny Jackson had a big game in the loss, totaling five receptions for 84 yards and one TD. Jerrard Randall finished with 178 yards and a TD through the air. Oregon State also fell short, falling to Stanford 42-24. Jordan Villamin had an outstanding performance for the Beavers, registering seven receptions for 138 yards and one TD. Seth Collins also had a big day, contributing 275 yards and a TD through the air.
Arizona is a 12-point favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment.
While the Wildcats have a good Straight Up (SU) record this season (3-2), they’ve played below expectations with a 2-3 record Against The Spread (ATS). The Wildcats have America’s 11th-ranked running attack with 286.8 yards per game. Keep an eye on Arizona to turn it up a notch during the second quarter, when it averages 11.8 points per game.
On the other side, the Beavers have a record of 1-3 ATS and 2-2 SU. Opponents have had difficulty with Oregon State’s 12th-ranked pass defense, which gives up just 153 passing yards per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona
Notes
Arizona is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Arizona is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games.
Arizona is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home.
Arizona is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing Oregon State.
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oregon State.
Arizona is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oregon State.
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oregon State.
Oregon State is 1-0 SU when leading at the half this season. Arizona is 3-0 SU when taking a lead into halftime.
Since the beginning of last year, Oregon State is only 2-8 SU against Pac-12 opponents, while Arizona is 7-5 SU against in-conference foes.
