The Oregon State Beavers (4-1) and their sensational offense host the Grambling State Tigers (3-1) and their superb defense. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Grambling State Tigers at Oregon State Beavers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Beavers defeated the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 78-67, while the Tigers fell to the San Jose State Spartans, 83-76.
Oregon State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.604 (above their season average of 0.533) and a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 13.8). For those same stats, UC Santa Barbara put up marks of 0.408 and 16.0, respectively. Grambling State, meanwhile, forced San Jose State into a turnover percentage of 22.7 (above their season average of 17.5). Oregon State’s Tres Tinkle played well, finishing with 27 points and 11 rebounds. Ivy Smith Jr. played a pivotal role for Grambling State with 19 points.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Oregon State takes on the top-notch defense of Grambling State. Dating back to last season, the Beavers rank 57th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 31st in defensive efficiency. It will also be a showdown of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Tigers rank 56th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Beavers rank 275th.
Grambling State at Oregon State Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Oregon State ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.1) while Grambling State ranks 191st (12.8).
- The Beavers rank 240th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Tigers rank 317th (16.3).
- Oregon State ranks 187th in steals per game (5.9) while Grambling State ranks 219th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Tigers rank 35th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Beavers rank 169th (35.4).
- Oregon State ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.4) while Grambling State ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
