(13)Oklahoma State Cowboys vs (17)Oregon Ducks
8:00 PM ET, December 30, 2008
Qualcomm Stadium , San Diego , CA
ESPN, ESPN 360
Spread:  Oklahoma State -3
Total 73.5

My Pick:  Both teams rank in the top 10 for scoring which explains the 73.5 point total, but neither has a great defense so while it will be a high scoring game it will all come down to which defense can make cause more 3 and outs.  Oregon is more of a running team and likes to split carries between Jeremiah Johnson who is averaging 6.9 ypc and LeGarrette Blount who is averaging 7.1 ypc.  When they have to QB Jeremiah Masoli can step up and find the open man, but their main focus is on the run.  The Cowboys seem to be much more potent through the air and this could mean the difference, he is completing 67% of his throws and Sophomore Dez Bryant is his favorite target with 17.7 yards per reception average.  On the ground Okie State will depend on RB Kendall Hunter who has rushed for over 1500 yards this season with a 6.7 ypc average.  As I said, both defenses give up alot of points and it could come down to the last drive, I think the Cowboys have the edge on offense and at -3 it is pretty safe.  Give the points.

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