College Football Betting Odds - Oregon Ducks vs. Stanford Cardinal

Oregon Ducks (7-1 SU, 6-2 ATS) at Stanford Cardinal (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS)

Saturday, November 7: 3:30  p.m.

College Football Betting Odds: Oregon -7

Here are some BetUS.com Betting Trends Which May Impact This Game:

• Oregon: 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games
• Oregon: 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games
• Oregon: Total has gone OVER in 5 of their last 7 games
• Stanford: 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games
• Stanford: 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
• Stanford: 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
  
  

One of college football’s hottest teams hits the road Saturday, when the Pac-10 leading Oregon Ducks travel to Palo Alto, CA to take on the Stanford Cardinal.

For Chip Kelly, it’s hardly been the first year that Oregon’s new coach expected, but after eight games they’re right where they want to be, at the top of the Pac-10.

The Ducks are coming off the game of their lives last Saturday, a 47-20 beat down of powerhouse USC. The game was actually not even as close as the final score indicated, as Oregon rolled up 613 yards of total offense in the win.

For the Ducks, success has come as quarterback Jeremiah Masoli continues to improve. On the season, Masoli has missed parts or all of most games, but has been healthy in Oregon’s biggest wins, including last Saturday. He has thrown for over 1100 yards and six touchdowns, as well as rushed for eight more scores. Additionally, LaMichael James has emerged as a truly phenomenal compliment at the running back position, as he is closing in on 1000 yards for the season, and has rushed for at least 100 yards in five of the Ducks last six games.

Defensively, Oregon doesn’t have a lot of “name,” players, but they continue to get better as the season goes on. Currently, the Ducks rank 20th in college football in total yardage allowed and scoring defense, and had one of their best games last weekend, holding USC’s balanced offense in check.

As for Stanford, it has been an excellent third season for coach Jim Harbaugh, as he looks to return the Cardinal to a bowl game for the first time in close to a decade. Leading the way for Stanford is one of the best rushing attacks in college football, led by senior Toby Gerhart. Gerhart is ranked No. 9 in all of college football, with just under 1000 yards. He has rushed for over 100 yards in six of the Cardinal’s eight games this season.

On defense, while Stanford is good, they’ve still struggled quite a bit. They are giving up an average of 22 points per game, but also rank in the bottom half of college football in yardage allowed and pass yardage allowed. The key of course for the Cardinal will be limiting Oregon’s high-powered rushing attack.

After watching Oregon absolutely dismantle USC last weekend, this point spread seems a little low. Sure there are factors against the Ducks: They are going on the road, playing a team coming off a bye, in an early West Coast kickoff. But with a Pac-10 crown in sights, I have to assume they’ll be ready to play come Saturday.

Take Oregon, giving a touchdown in this week’s college football betting odds.

Aaron’s Pick: Oregon -7