The UCLA Bruins (9-9, 2-3 Pac-12) will be at Gill Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Oregon State Beavers (12-6, 2-4 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game begins at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
UCLA Bruins at Oregon State Beavers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Beavers were beaten by the Washington State Cougars, 89-76, while the Bruins beat the California Golden Bears, 50-40.
UCLA dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.174 (below their season average of 0.257) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.457 (below their season average of 0.482). For those same stats, California had marks of 0.054 and 0.330, respectively. Oregon State, meanwhile, held Washington State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 29.6). Tres Tinkle fueled Oregon State with 22 points and eight rebounds. UCLA, meanwhile, was led by Chris Smith, who had 17 points and eight rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Bruins won the most recent contest 68-67. One of UCLA’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Oregon State had just three. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Oregon State ranks 257th in possessions per game (68.1) and UCLA is 298th (66.9).
UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UCLA ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Oregon State ranks 147th (13.1).
- The Beavers are 22nd in the NCAA with 5.1 steals allowed per game while the Bruins are 36th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
- Oregon State ranks 255th in three pointers attempted per game (17.8) while UCLA ranks 264th (17.4).
- The Beavers rank 13th in blocks per game (5.8) while the Bruins rank 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- UCLA ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Oregon State ranks 92nd (33.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bruins have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UCLA has defeated opponents by an average of 2.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
