Predicting the Outcome of the Oregon vs Purdue College Football Game on Friday Night, Including Odds and Picks

• Oregon visits Purdue in Week 8 Friday night college football action
• Purdue are 3-6 ATS in their last nine games at home
• Check out the Oregon vs Purdue odds and our best bets, below

The Oregon Ducks (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) battle the Purdue Boilermakers (1-5, 0-3 Big Ten) in Week 8 of the college football season. Oregon will be aiming to avoid a letdown after a rollercoaster 32-31 victory over Ohio State last week. Purdue will also be looking to build some momentum after a back-and-forth war with Illinois ended with 50-49 overtime loss.

This Oregon vs Purdue Big Ten showdown gets kicks off from Ross-Ade Stadium on Friday, October 18 at 8 pm ET. You can catch the game on Fox.

Until then, look for all the Oregon vs Purdue Friday night college football odds and our best bets, below.

Oregon vs Purdue Odds

Oregon are massive 27.5-point favorites in the latest college football Week 8 odds. The total for Oregon vs Purdue currently sits at 61.5. As of Wednesday afternoon, 97% of ATS wagers are on the Ducks to cover in the college football public betting splits.

Odds as of October 16 at FanDuel. Check out the best football betting apps for Oregon vs Purdue.

Ducks Are CFP Contenders

The Oregon Ducks are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the country. Dan Lanning’s squad held serve at home against one of the favorites in the college football National Championship odds. Now, they head to take on a Purdue team that is still without an FBS victory this season.

Oregon’s offense has scored 36.6 points per game, with an elite 6.9 yards per play (13th in the country). They’ve averaged a massive 9.1 yards per pass (14th) while completing a nation-high 73.42% of passes and converting over 49% of third-down tries.

Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 1,790 yards with 13 touchdowns and just three interceptions. The veteran signal-caller has the ability to carve up a brutal Purdue defense on Friday night.

⚫ 23/34
⚫ 373 total yards
⚫ 3 total TD
⚫ 0 INT

Dillon Gabriel starred in No. 3 @oregonfootball‘s dramatic 32-31 win over No. 2 Ohio State.#B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/cFGjxwoGY9

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 13, 2024

On defense, the Ducks may be even better. Lanning’s chops as a defensive mastermind have shone through. Oregon ranks within the top-35 in points per game, yards per game, yards per play, yards per pass, and third-down conversion percentage allowed. They’re also 19th in sacks with 17 quarterback takedowns in six games. If the Purdue passing attack can’t get any momentum going, it will be a long night for the Boilermakers.

Plus, the Ducks are 5-1 SU in their last six road contests.

Purdue Is a Mess

As mentioned, the Purdue Boilermakers have just one win on the season, over FCS Indiana State. Since that Week 0 win, they’ve been run off the field by Notre Dame (66-7) and Wisconsin (52-6), and blown out by Oregon State and Nebraska.

Then, Ryan Walters decided to start freshman quarterback Ryan Browne against Illinois, and the Boilermakers went shot-for-shot with the Illini. They very nearly got the win against an Illinois team that has beaten Nebraska and hung with Penn State this season. An Illini field goal as time expired in regulation, and a failed two-point play in overtime were there undoing. Now, Purdue gets the chance to play giant killer in Week 8.

Purdue Freshman QB Ryan Browne in his 1st collegiate start vs #23 Illinois

– 3 TD
– 297 PASS YDS
– 18/26 CMP
– 69.2 CMP%
– 118 RUSH YDS pic.twitter.com/0q8FSMq3Vw

— Sean Morton (@seany_mcbuckets) October 12, 2024

Unfortunately for the Boilermakers, that chance comes against one of the very best teams in the country. With the talent, and depth to win a football game in a myriad of ways. Purdue’s numbers pale in comparison to the mighty Ducks. Purdue holds some of the worst statistics in the FBS, allowing 46.8 points per game (131st), 514.6 yards per game (130th) and 7.1 yards per play (129th).

On the other side of the football, the Boilermakers have scored just 18.6 points per game (109th), and converted on only 28% of third-down attempts (126th). However, most of those numbers have come with Hudson Card, rather than Browne under center. There are few paths to victory for this overmatched Purdue squad.

Oregon vs Purdue Prediction

Ultimately, the Ducks won’t have much tape on Browne. That’s great news for bettors, as the unpredictability of the Boilermakers passing attack will likely lead to a few more points on the scoreboard. Oregon will roll over the Boilermakers, but the question is, by how much?

Expect to see the Ducks take their foot off the gas sooner than expected in this one. Lanning will want to give his charges some rest after the emotional and physical toll of a top-five matchup against the physical Buckeyes. For that reason, I like the idea of buying a half-point on the Boilermakers to +28.

• Oregon vs Purdue Pick: Purdue +28 (-125)

On Friday night, college football fans will be treated to an exciting matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Purdue Boilermakers. Both teams have had successful seasons so far, with Oregon boasting a 3-1 record and Purdue sitting at 2-1.

When it comes to predicting the outcome of this game, there are a few key factors to consider. First and foremost, both teams have strong offenses that are capable of putting up big numbers. Oregon is led by quarterback Anthony Brown, who has thrown for over 800 yards and six touchdowns so far this season. Purdue, on the other hand, has a dynamic duo in quarterback Jack Plummer and wide receiver David Bell, who have connected for over 300 yards and three touchdowns.

Defensively, both teams have had their struggles. Oregon has given up an average of 27 points per game, while Purdue has allowed an average of 31 points per game. This could lead to a high-scoring affair on Friday night.

In terms of odds, most sportsbooks have Oregon listed as the favorite in this matchup. The Ducks are currently favored by around seven points, indicating that they are expected to come out on top. However, Purdue is a talented team that should not be overlooked, especially playing at home.

As for picks, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of a college football game with certainty. However, based on their strong offense and favorable odds, I would lean towards picking Oregon to win this game. That being said, Purdue is more than capable of pulling off an upset, so fans should be prepared for an exciting and unpredictable matchup on Friday night.