Oregon vs. Arizona Prediction: Picks & Start Time – October 2022

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Pac-12 rivals will clash when the No. 12 Oregon Ducks (4-1) meet the Arizona Wildcats (3-2).

Oregon vs. Arizona Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 13.5 points, with bookmakers listing Oregon as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Oregon has -544 odds to pick up the win, while Arizona is listed at +384 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 70.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Oregon vs. Arizona Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
  • Location: Tucson, Arizona
  • Stadium: Arizona Stadium

Betting Preview

Oregon

Oregon ranks 72nd in total defense this year (376.8 yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 499.0 total yards per game. Oregon ranks 99th in scoring defense this season (30.2 points allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with 40.6 points per game. Oregon sports the 40th-ranked passing offense this season (270.2 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-worst with 282.2 passing yards allowed per game. Oregon has been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (10th-best with 228.8 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (17th-best with 94.6 rushing yards allowed per game) this season. Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks sixth-worst in the FBS (48.5% third-down conversion rate), Oregon has put up better results on offense, ranking 36th in the FBS by putting up a 45.5% third-down conversion rate. Oregon owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football at even, forcing five turnovers (98th in the FBS) while turning it over five times (28th in the FBS).

Arizona

Arizona’s offense has been dominant, piling up 476.0 total yards per contest (22nd-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 92nd by giving up 400.8 total yards per game. From an offensive angle, Arizona is posting 32.0 points per contest (63rd-ranked). It ranks 104th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (31.2 points given up per game). Arizona’s pass offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks ninth-best in the FBS with 340.0 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 187.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 28th. Arizona ranks 90th in rushing yards per game (136.0), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 213.4 rushing yards allowed per contest. From an offensive perspective, Arizona is generating a 43.5% third-down conversion rate (48th-ranked). It ranks 67th in the FBS defensively (37.3% third-down rate allowed). With seven forced turnovers (62nd in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (75th in the FBS) this season, Arizona ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.

Oregon vs. Arizona Betting Analysis

Oregon Betting Insights

Oregon has covered the spread three times in four games with a set spread. In games they have played as 13.5-point favorites or more, Oregon has a perfect ATS record of 2-0. Every game involving Oregon has hit the over so far this season. The Ducks have won all four of the games they have been the moneyline favorite this season. The Ducks have played as a moneyline favorite of -544 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.

Wildcats Betting Insights

Arizona is 3-2-0 against the spread this year. Games involving Arizona have hit the over on four occasions this season. This season, the Wildcats have been the underdog four times and won two of those games. The Wildcats have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +384 odds on them winning this game.

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Oregon vs. Arizona Against The Spread & Betting Records

Oregon

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 62.4 64.2 57.0
Implied Total AVG 38.3 40.3 32.0
ATS Record 3-1-0 3-0-0 0-1-0
Over/Under Record 4-0-0 3-0-0 1-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-0 3-0 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

Wildcats

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 51.9 54.5 48.0
Implied Total AVG 30.4 33.0 26.5
ATS Record 3-2-0 2-1-0 1-1-0
Over/Under Record 4-1-0 2-1-0 2-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-0 1-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-2 1-1 1-1

Players to Watch

Oregon

  • As part of the Ducks’ defense, DJ Johnson has delivered 15 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and four sacks in five games.
  • Brandon Dorlus has helped carry the Ducks’ defense with 2.5 sacks to go along with 5.0 TFL and 19 tackles in five games.
  • Noah Sewell has helped lead the Ducks’ defense with 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in five games.
  • Bennett Williams, as part of the Ducks’ defense, has collected 23 tackles in five games.

Wildcats

  • On defense, Hunter Echols has helped lead the charge with 24 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in five games.
  • On defense, Jerry Roberts has helped lead the way with 41 tackles in five games.
  • Jaxen Turner has posted 1.0 TFL, 23 tackles, and one interception in five games for the Wildcats.
  • Christian Young has compiled 27 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended In five games for the Wildcats.

Oregon vs. Arizona Predictions and Pick

Oregon vs. Arizona betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Wildcats (+13.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (70.5)

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How to Bet on Oregon vs. Arizona

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Our pick to win this matchup is Oregon, and we expect that Arizona will cover the spread (Oregon -13.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 70.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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