UCLA vs Oregon 2010 College Football Predictions: The No. 1 (AP) ranked Oregon Ducks get a chance to showcase their number-1 offense and their number-1 running back, LaMichael James, when they host the UCLA Bruins, in an ESPN nationally televised Thursday night (9 PM Eastern) college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
The Ducks are listed on the Bodog.com college football board as -27 chalk favorites versus the Bruins with a 61 betting (over/under) total. Moneyline odds are currently OFF the Bodog board.
Statistically, the game looks to be a mismatch between the Ducks offense and Bruins defense. Through six games Oregon has the best offense in NCAA FBS, churning up 567 yards per game. The Ducks offense will be facing a UCLA defense ranked 65th nationally, that give up 369.1 yards per game. UCLA's defense will be stretched to contain Oregon's balanced attack.
Ducks running back LaMichael James leads the nation in rushing, with 848 total rushing yards, with a 169.6 yards per game average, for a 7.44 yards per carry average.
UCLA has not moved the ball well, ranked 99th nationally averaging 318.5 yards per game. The Bruins offense will be trying to move the ball against an Oregon Defense, ranked 38th nationally, that only give up 338.5 yards per game.
UCLA was a 35-7 loser in their most recent outing on the road against California. They failed to cover the 8-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (42) made winners of UNDER bettors.
Oregon was a 43-23 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Washington State. They failed to cover the 36-point spread as favorites, while the total score (66) made winners of UNDER bettors.
Reno Gold picks: I don't like picking games with such a wide point-spread. Just too many factors to consider in making the pick. I predict Oregon will win the game and probably win it convincingly. However, giving UCLA 27-points is too much for me. Most of the time the underdog will cover these large spreads. If you need an example, just look to last week when the Ducks were favored to beat Washington State by -36. The ended up winning by 20. On the other hand, UCLA was only an 8-point dog to Cal and lost by 28. I'll still risk it by picking the Bruins +27.
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