This Friday, the No. 2 Oregon Ducks (6-0, 3-0) will face the struggling Purdue Boilermakers (1-5, 0-3) in a matchup featuring teams at opposite ends of the Big Ten standings. Oregon remains undefeated after narrowly defeating the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes 32-31 in Week 7. Meanwhile, Purdue came close to securing its second victory of the season but lost 50-49 in overtime against No. 22 Illinois.
The game is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET at Ross-Ade Stadium. Oregon is a significant favorite, with a spread of 29.5 points in the latest odds. Additionally, the over/under for the total points scored is set at 61, reflecting a 2.5 point increase from the opening line. This matchup features the largest spread and the highest point total on the Friday college football betting board. Before placing any bets, it’s advisable to review betting predictions and insights from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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The current betting lines for the Purdue vs. Oregon game are as follows:
Spread: Oregon -29.5
Over/Under: 61 points
Money Line: Oregon -7692, Purdue +1796
Purdue: 2-4-0 against the spread this season
Oregon: 2-4-0 against the spread this season
Purdue will look to capitalize on Oregon’s emotional high after a tough Big Ten game and its quick travel schedule. Big Ten teams have struggled with 4-9 ATS records and 3-10 straight-up records when traveling across at least two time zones this season, a challenge that the Ducks will face following their narrow victory.
Despite its recent loss, Purdue showed resilience with a strong performance against Illinois, nearly completing a comeback from a 12-point deficit late in the fourth quarter. Redshirt freshman Ryan Browne shone in the absence of injured quarterback Hudson Card, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns, alongside a team-high 118 rushing yards.
On the other side, the Oregon defense, which has held its own against more formidable opponents like Ohio State, now faces a less challenging matchup against Purdue’s offense, ranked last in the conference for average yards per game (340) and points per game (23.7). Oregon’s seasoned quarterback Dillon Gabriel has consistently thrown for multiple touchdowns this season, including a standout performance of 341 yards against the Buckeyes, which sets him up against a struggling Purdue defense.
SportsLine’s model currently favors the Under on total points, predicting 59 combined scores, and indicates that one side of the spread wins 60% of the time. For further predictions and analysis, you can visit SportsLine.