North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Oregon State Beavers ATS Prediction 12/29/19

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A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Oregon State Beavers (9-2) when they meet the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (6-7) at Gill Coliseum. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Oregon State Beavers Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Beavers fell to the Texas A&M Aggies, 64-49, while the Fighting Hawks edged the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 75-74.

North Dakota’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Nebraska. The Fighting Hawks had a rate of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.543), while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 0.551. Oregon State, on the other hand, forced Texas A&M into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above the 17.2 mark opponents have averaged against Oregon State this season). Oregon State’s Tres Tinkle played well, putting up 21 points. Meanwhile, Marlon Stewart played a pivotal role for North Dakota with 23 points and six rebounds.

Oregon State could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Oregon State ranks 59th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while North Dakota forces the 11th-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent).

North Dakota vs. Oregon State Odds Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Oregon State ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while North Dakota ranks 146th (7.5).
  • The Beavers average 16.2 assists per game, which ranks 30th in the country. The Fighting Hawks rank 103rd in assists allowed per game (12.4).
  • North Dakota ranks 86th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Oregon State ranks 145th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
  • The Beavers rank sixth in blocks per game (6.3) while the Fighting Hawks rank 115th (2.8).
  • North Dakota ranks 50th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Oregon State ranks 146th (35.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Beavers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 12.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Fighting Hawks have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average).