The Oregon State Beavers (12-8, 2-6 Pac-12) and their sensational offense head to Stanford to take on the Cardinal (15-4, 4-2 Pac-12) and their superb defense. Action gets underway at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Cardinal Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Cardinal lost a close one to the California Golden Bears, 52-50, while the Beavers got blown out by the USC Trojans, 75-55.
Oregon State held USC to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 32.7) while Stanford held California to an effective field goal percentage of 0.355 (below their season average of 0.472). Stanford’s Oscar da Silva led the way, recording 13 points and seven rebounds. Tres Tinkle, meanwhile played a key role for Oregon State with 17 points and five rebounds.
The Cardinal won the only game between these two teams last year, 83-60. Converting at the free throw line was one of Stanford’s largest strengths. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Beavers were just 13-19 (68.4 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Stanford figures to have a substantial advantage. The sweet-shooting Cardinal offense ranks 11th in the nation in that metric at 0.556, while the Oregon State defense is ranked 203rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.493). Additionally, the Beavers commit the 34th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of the Cardinal causes the 25th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.9 percent).
Oregon State at Stanford Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stanford ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Oregon State ranks 159th (13.4).
- The Cardinal rank 221st in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while the Beavers rank 250th (17.9).
- Stanford ranks 207th in rebounds per game (34.2) while Oregon State ranks 230th (33.5).
- The Beavers rank 15th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Cardinal rank 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Oregon State ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Stanford ranks 84th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Beavers have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Oregon State has defeated opponents by an average of 6.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Cardinal have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
