College Football Week 2 Odds, Picks & Prediction: Fresno State vs. Oregon State (2022)

Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 2 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: Fresno State vs. Oregon State.

And check out our other game previews for Week 2:

• Alabama vs. Texas
• USC vs. Stanford
• Baylor vs. BYU
• Kentucky vs. Florida
• Mississippi State vs. Arizona
• Ohio vs. Penn State
• Duke vs. Northwestern
• Maryland vs. Charlotte
• Hawaii vs. Michigan
• Virginia vs. Illinois
• Oregon State vs. Fresno State
• UAB vs. Liberty
• Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh
• Ohio State vs. Arkansas State
• Texas Tech vs. Houston
• TCU vs. Tarleton State
• Arizona State vs. Oklahoma State
• UNC vs. Georgia State
• Colorado vs. Air Force
• Houston vs. Texas Tech
• Ohio vs. Penn State
• South Carolina vs. Arkansas
• Notre Dame vs. Marshall
• Miami vs. Southern Miss

Check out Thor Nystrom’s Week 2 College Football Power Rankings >>

College Football Week 2 Odds, Picks & Prediction: Fresno State vs. Oregon State

Another instance where I think the books opened the wrong team as the favorite.

Oregon State looked incredible the opener, racing out to a 24-0 lead over Boise State at halftime in an eventual 34-17 win. But the Beavs were greatly aided by BSU QB Hank Bachmeier's nightmare performance.

Bachmeier had almost as many first half turnovers (three) as he had completions (four). By the time Bachmeier was yanked, the game was already, for all practical purposes, over.

Fresno didn't have a similar opportunity to impress the betting public, playing an FCS opponent (35-7 win). But we can't forget that the Bulldogs have one of the most devastating aerial attacks in the nation, led by QB Jake Haener and a deep group of receivers.

Oregon State's pass defense was No. 82 EPA/pass in 2021. Bachmeier's dud flattered the Beavs. Haener should provide a market correction in that regard.

Bet: Fresno State (+1)

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What is an Over/Under Bet?

Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.

What is a Moneyline Bet?

A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.

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