Oregon vs Purdue Prediction College Football Picks 10/18/24

In this article, we will formulate an Oregon vs Purdue Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Friday, October 18th, at Ross-Ade.  Let’s take a look at an Oregon Ducks vs Purdue Boilermakers pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Boilermakers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oregon

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Purdue

-Recent betting trends in games played between Oregon and Purdue

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ducks and Boilermakers.

Can Purdue Shock the World?

The big question for Purdue heading into this game is can they shock the world and pull off a huge upset of Oregon here. Purdue sits with a 1-5 record overall but they were almost able to pull the upset of Illinois in the last game. Purdue decided to bench Hudson Card for the Illinois and it worked out well. Ryan Bowne had a huge game completing 18 of his 26 passes for 297 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed the ball 17 times for 118 yards. 

Purdue on the season is averaging 23.7 points while their defense is giving up 39 points per game. The offense is ranked 101st while the defense is ranked 129th. In this game, if Purdue wants a chance the defense will need to play better, but they are also going to need the offense to look like they looked against Illinois. Purdue will play against Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan State following this one.

Oregon is For Real

Oregon made a statement on Saturday against Ohio State and they showed the entire college football world that they are for rule. Oregon outscored Ohio State 10-3 in the 4th quarter on Saturday against the Buckeyes and that was enough for a 32-21 victory. Dillion Gabriel completed 23 of his 34 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan James also had a strong game finishing with 23 carries for 115 yards and a touchdown. Evan Stewart finished with seven carries for 149 yards and a touchdown. 

Oregon on the season is averaging 34.5 points while their defense is giving up 19.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th in the league. It’s a short week and they have to go across the country and Oregon needs to stay focused and not just assume that Purdue is going to lay down.

Oregon vs Purdue Prediction

Oregon might be on a short week and for some, it might be a letdown spot against the Boilermakers, but this game is going to be different. Dillon Gabriel is going to have another huge game here. I also expect Oregon’s defense is going to be better against Ryan Bowne and that is going to be the difference here as Oregon is going to get the job done here. Back Oregon against the spread here.