Oregon State vs Air Force Prediction College Football Picks 11/16/24

In this article, we will formulate an Oregon State vs Air Force Prediction for this College Football Week 12 game on Saturday, November 16th, at Falcon Stadium.  Let’s take a look at an Oregon State Beavers vs Air Force Falcons pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Beavers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Falcons’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oregon State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Air Force

-Recent betting trends in games played between Oregon State and Air Force. 

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

Oregon State is Struggling

Oregon State is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they sit with a 4-5 record overall. In the last game against San Jose State, Oregon State scored 13 points, and they ended up losing 11 points. Ben Gulbranson completed 24 of his 37 passes for 292 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. Even though he had two interceptions they are going to continue to roll with him in this game. 

Oregon State overall this season is averaging 25.8 points while their defense is giving up 28.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 85th in the league while the defense is ranked 95th in the league. In this game, if Oregon State wants to find success, they are going to need to not turn the ball over. 

Air Force Dominated Last Game

Air Force only has two wins on the season but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Air Force scored 36 points against Fresno State and they ended up winning by eight points. Running back Dylan Carlson had a strong game finishing with 33 carries for 120 yards and one touchdown. Overall the Air Force has been inconsistent so running up the score had to feel good last Saturday. Air Force is averaging 16.2 points while their defense is giving up 26.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 130th in the league while the defense is ranked 82nd. In this game, the Air Force is going to need the defense to be strong to put the pressure on. Air Force will face Nevada and San Diego State following this one.

Why the Air Force Falcons will win

• Air Force has won 10 of its last 11 November games at Falcon Stadium.
• Oregon State has lost each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
• Oregon State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games.

Oregon State vs Air Force Prediction

Air Force might not be an elite team, but they are coming off a game where they scored 36 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Oregon State is averaging only 25.8 points per game and they aren’t going to run up the score here. Air Force is going to score at least 25 points and that will be enough to cover here. Back Air Force against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Air Force +3.5