Big Ten Football in Eugene: #21 UCLA vs. #13 Oregon NCAA Football Expert Picks (10/10)

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Written by: Nate Hornung

Published: Thu Oct 08, 2026, 6:00 pm ET

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Dan Lanning and the Ducks need perfection from here on out. Do they get a win on Saturday? UCLA Oregon Expert Picks

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UCLA Bruins logo
Saturday, Oct 103:30 pm ET
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UCLA Bruins
Odds

Spread

Total

Moneyline

+11.5

-110

59

-110u

+355

Oregon Ducks
Odds

Spread

Total

Moneyline

-11.0

-112

58

-107o

-450

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The Big Ten has a ranked on ranked matchup between two of the "newcomers" in this league. The No. 13 Oregon Ducks already suffered one loss this year, as 23.5 favorites in Stillwater. but since then, they have bounced backed with two big wins, including one over USC at home two weeks ago. As for the No. 21 UCLA Bruins, I certainly didn't expect them to be ranked in this spot. But here we are. They are 4-0, 2-0 in the Big Ten, and are looking to pull off this major upset. Read our NCAA Football expert picks below to see if they stand a chance.

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NCAA Football Expert Insights: #21 UCLA Bruins vs. #13 Oregon Ducks

Dylan Raiola gets the start for the Ducks this weekend at home against a Top 25 opponent - UCLA Oregon Expert Picks

Dylan Raiola gets the start for the Ducks this weekend at home against a Top 25 opponent

Dante Moore is still suffering from his concussion, so he will be out in this game. Therefore, it's Dylan Raiola leading the Ducks at home. He proved he can still play, and the betting line hasn't budged. Which makes me think sportsbooks knew Moore was going to sit.

As for the Bruins, they are playing incredible so far, but they have wins over Cal, San Diego State, Purdue and Maryland. All of those teams are 2-3 at the moment. Now they face a Dan Lanning side that needs perfection from here on out. This is the game where we find out if the Bruins are actually legit, or if they have just benefited from an easy, early season schedule.

Matchup Information – UCLA vs. Oregon – October 10

  • Venue & Location: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, OR)
  • Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
  • Kick Off: 3:30 p.m. Eastern
  • Broadcast: CBS

Bruins vs. Ducks Betting Odds

Odds listed are from BetOnline as of Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. eastern.

Spread

  • UCLA +11 (-108)
  • Oregon -11 (-112)

Moneyline

  • UCLA +350
  • Oregon -450

Total

  • Over 59 (-110)
  • Under 59 (-110)

#21 UCLA vs. #13 Oregon: NCAA Football Expert Picks

Wayne Knight has cleared this line with ease in two straight and three overall this year. Take him to be a solid pass catching back this weekend. UCLA Oregon Expert Picks

Wayne Knight has cleared this line with ease in two straight and three overall this year. Take him to be a solid pass catching back this weekend.

UCLA vs. Oregon Prediction: Oregon Wins, UCLA Covers, Over 59

Best Bets: Wayne Knight Over 11.5 Receiving Yards (-115) BetOnline

I think Oregon wins a close one, probably by a touchdown. But ultimately, I think we see plenty of points. I have not been impressed with the Ducks defense, especially when it comes to defending the pass. We're going to try and exploit that this weekend by taking the Bruins' running back over his receiving yards line. This is a number he's cleared with ease in 3/4 games this season, going for 30, 23, and 35 yards. The one time he didn't clear, he didn't even catch a pass. The past two weeks he's been running more routes, and he's already the third leading pass catcher on the team with eight receptions and 88 receiving yards on the year.

Now, the Ducks allowed Boise State's running backs to go for three catches for 49 yards and a touchdown, including a 38 yard reception. They haven't seen a team since then that likes to involve their RBs in the passing game. This will be another wake up call for them. I expect Nico Iamaleava to face some extra pressure this Saturday, something he might not be used to doing. Because of this, he should be looking to check down often to his running back, who is a huge playmaker as soon as you get the ball in his hands.

There is only one sportsbook offering this line at the moment. I expect this to be closer to 15 or 20 yards when the rest of the markets catch up, so bet this now and get some nice CLV before Saturday's kick off.

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