There should be plenty of offense on the menu on Saturday when No. 4 Oregon (7-1) hosts unbeaten No. 6 Arizona State (8-0) at Autzen Stadium.
The Sun Devils have a very solid offense and are ranked 17th in the country in scoring. More impressively they are 19th in total defense and rank seventh overall in points allowed, while topping the Pac-10 – which has always been known for aerial prowess – in interceptions.
The ball-hawking Sun Devils’ secondary may force the Ducks to keep the ball on the ground more, and that could play right into their hands as Oregon boasts the fourth-best ground game in the NCAA. Quarterback Dennis Dixon has emerged as a legitimate Heisman trophy candidate, while Jonathan Stewart is a true force out of the backfield.Dixon will figure to play an instrumental role if the Ducks are to emerge victorious over the Sun Devils, as he can hurt a team with his arm as well as his legs and his decision-making has drastically improved since last season. This will also be an opportunity for fans and bettors alike to find out if unbeaten Arizona State is a team that should be considered a contender for the BCS Championship, or just a squad that has been riding the crest of an outstanding hot streak.
The Ducks are listed as a 7.5-point favorite at home in this huge Pac-10 battle.
Oregon vs Arizona State Trends:
+ Arizona State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
+ Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
+ Oregon is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona State
+ Oregon is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Arizona State
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