Oregon vs. Michigan State prediction, odds, line, spread: 2024 college football picks, prop bets by top expert
By CBS Sports Staff,
20 hours ago
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks (4-0, 1-0) look to continue their push towards the College Football Playoff in their first season as members of the Big Ten when they host the Michigan State Spartans (3-2, 1-1) on Friday. The Ducks are coming off a dominant 34-13 road win over UCLA in Week 5. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel is a Heisman Trophy contender. The Spartans are looking to bounce back from a 38-7 blowout loss to Ohio State . The last time these programs played was in the 2018 RedBox Bowl, which Oregon won 7-6.
Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine, who has covered the NFL and college football for close to a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his betting picks. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has been cashing in big for the last two years.
Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, netting a whopping 57.9 units while posting a 107-45-2 record. Anyone who followed his picks finished the season way up.
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Why Oregon can cover
The Ducks entered the season widely regarded as one of the top national title contenders in the country. Dan Lanning's team was sluggish out of the gate, but managed to win all four games leading up to this Friday night showdown. Oregon has been dominant in its last two outings, beating Oregon State and UCLA by a combined score of 83-27.
Oregon has a Heisman Trophy contender in quarterback Dillon Gabriel. The former UCF and Oklahoma standout is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in college football, and his running ability allows him to put constant pressure on opposing defenses. Gabriel enters this game with 1,192 passing yards, nine touchdown passes, and one interception. He's also rushed for 49 yards and two scores. See which team to pick here .
Why Michigan State can cover
First-year Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith is no stranger to the Ducks. Prior to landing the MSU job, Smith had served as the head coach at Oregon State for the last six seasons. During his time in Corvallis, Smith led the Beavers to a 2-4 record against Oregon, despite being sizable underdogs in each of those games.
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles followed Smith from Corvallis to East Lansing during the offseason. Chiles has been inconsistent to open the season, but his overall talent is undeniable. The sophomore quarterback was a four-star, national top-100 recruit coming out of high school, according to 247Sports. His running ability could present a significant problem for Oregon's defense. See which team to pick here .
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