The Oregon State Beavers and Purdue Boilermakers meet Saturday in their season opener at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Oregon State at Purdue odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Beavers won just two of seven games last season, but they were a prolific offense. All five of their losses were by 13 or fewer points. QB Tristan Gebbia could get off to a hot start against Purdue – last season’s 12th-ranked pass defense in the Big Ten.
The Boilermakers welcome back RB Zander Horvath, and they have a big-play option in WR David Bell. If Purdue can get some stability at quarterback, and a little bit better offensive line play, it could be dangerous offensively. Defense is a big concern though, after allowing 29.8 PPG in 2020.
Oregon State at Purdue odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Oregon State +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Purdue -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Oregon State +7.5 (-112) | Purdue -7.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 68.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Oregon State at Purdue odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Purdue 38, Oregon State 31
Money line
Purdue (-280) is on its home field, but really that’s about the only differentiating factor here. Both teams have solid players at some of the skill positions, and then both teams have big shoes to fill in other areas on offense. Neither side sports a particularly attractive defense.
AVOID, and look to the spread instead.
Against the spread
OREGON STATE +7.5 (-112) is my favorite play on the board here. This line went up to seven and a hook from a flat seven Thursday, and I was ecstatic. I think that half-point is going to make a huge difference.
Oregon State doesn’t get blown out. Playing at Purdue is a tough assignment for its opener, but the Beavers will keep it within one score.
Over/Under
OVER 68.5 (-112) is the lean here, ever so slightly. While I don’t mind betting lines because of the half-point, it doesn’t really sway my thinking here. I think we’ll get a total approaching 70, but not enough to bet any real money.
A small-unit play is warranted as neither side has a great defense, but don’t expect a video game result either.
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