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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(6-0) Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers (1-5)
Date: Friday, October 18th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Oregon -27.5 | Purdue +27.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Oregon -6078 | Purdue +1582
College Football Betting Total: O/U 58.5
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Buckle up for Week 8 college football action, and we’ve got a spicy matchup on deck: the undefeated Oregon Ducks (6-0) taking on the struggling Purdue Boilermakers (1-5). Sure, on paper, this looks like a lopsided affair—Oregon comes in as a massive 27.5-point favorite, and Purdue is clinging to a season that’s quickly unraveling.
But, if you’re a seasoned NCAA football bettor, you know better than to dismiss the Boilermakers entirely. They’ve got a history of pulling off shocking upsets when no one sees it coming.
FOX will be covering this week eight matchup between the Oregon Ducks and Purdue Boilermakers, set for 8:00 ET at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. The Ducks are on the road, and the over/under line is currently at 58.5 points.
Oregon comes in with a perfect 6-0 record, while Purdue is looking to improve on their 1-5 start to the season.
The Ducks are heavy favorites at -27.5 points.
Oregon Ducks
Oregon heads into Week 8 against Purdue with a perfect 6-0 record, ranked 8th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 28.1% chance of winning the Big Ten. Oregon also holds the second-best odds to make the CFB playoff at 83.8%.
The Ducks have a +15.2 average scoring margin this season, but they are 2-3 against the spread. Oregon is 1-3 ATS as the favorite and 1-0 as the underdog.
This week’s over/under line is set at 58.5 points. Oregon’s games have averaged 53.8 points, with their average line at 54.3 points. Four of their games have had higher lines than this week’s total.
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Oregon Ducks Stats
Oregon’s offense is averaging 34.5 points per game, placing them 24th in the nation heading into week 8. However, they are ranked 14th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 1,790 yards, leading the Ducks to 302 passing yards per game, which ranks 17th nationally. Oregon is 8th in passing completions, with 26.2 per game, and they lead the nation with a 76.2% completion rate. Their third-down conversion rate is 48%.
Gabriel has 13 touchdown passes and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 117. Leading the rushing attack is Jordan James, who has 667 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Tez Johnson is the top receiver with 50 catches for 470 yards and six touchdowns.
Oregon’s defense, ranked 25th nationally, has allowed an average of 19.3 points per game this season. In their recent game against Ohio State, they gave up 31 points but managed to secure a 32-31 victory. The Ducks allowed 469 total yards, including 326 passing yards, and forced no interceptions.
Opponents have averaged 110.8 rushing yards per game on 27.8 attempts, the 11th fewest rushing attempts faced nationally. Oregon’s defense has allowed 189.3 passing yards per game, ranking 44th, with quarterbacks completing 58.6% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 72.8, the 28th lowest in the country.
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue enters Week 8 with a 1-5 record and no chance of bowl eligibility, according to projections. They are ranked 102nd in our CFB power rankings. The Boilermakers have gone 0-2 at home this season and have not been favored in any of their six games.
Purdue’s average scoring margin is -15.3 points per game, and they are 0-4 against the spread this season. As underdogs, they’ve gone 0-4 ATS.
This week’s over/under line is 58.5 points, while Purdue’s games have averaged an O/U line of 47.4 points. Their over/under record is 3-1, with games averaging 62.7 points.
Purdue Boilermakers Stats
Heading into week 8, Purdue’s offense is averaging 23.7 points per game, placing them 69th nationally. They are 94th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game ranks 105th, with 183.8 yards per game, and they convert just 33.3% of third downs.
Hudson Card leads the passing attack with 738 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 88. Purdue is 71st in rushing, averaging 157.3 yards per game. Devin Mockobee has 464 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Jahmal Edrine leads the receivers with 154 yards and one touchdown.
Purdue’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 39 points per game, including 50 points in their recent 50-49 loss to Illinois. They gave up 556 total yards, with 379 passing yards and three passing touchdowns allowed.
Opponents have averaged 229.8 rushing yards per game against Purdue, with 42.2 rushing attempts per game. Purdue’s defense has faced the 17th fewest pass attempts in the country, but they have allowed 225.7 passing yards per game.
Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Oregon Ducks are 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Purdue Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Oregon Ducks are 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Purdue Boilermakers have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Oregon Ducks’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Purdue Boilermakers’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Purdue +27.5
Oregon is rolling through its schedule, but here’s a stat that’ll make you pause: they’re just 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite. Purdue’s defense will need a miracle to keep pace with Oregon’s high-powered offense, but crazy things happen in college football, and this might be one of those sneaky games where Purdue could keep it closer than you’d expect.
The 58.5-point total is also something to watch—there’s potential for some late-game fireworks.
It’s going to be a wild one.
Our projections suggest that Purdue will cover the spread as +27.5 point underdogs at home against Oregon. Even though Oregon is expected to win the game, we have Purdue losing 37-27, which is within the current point spread.
With the over/under line set at 58.5 points, our model is projecting a combined score of 64 points, making the over the best bet for this matchup.
With Oregon trying to stay perfect and Purdue looking for redemption in front of a fired-up home crowd, this Week 8 clash has the ingredients for an entertaining Saturday.
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Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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