The Arizona Wildcats (16-12, 7-8 Pac-12) and the Oregon State Beavers (17-9, 9-5 Pac-12) clash at Gill Coliseum. The Wildcats can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Beavers defeated the USC Trojans 67-62, while the Wildcats beat the Stanford Cardinal 70-54.
Arizona played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 14.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.492 (below their season average of 0.492). For those same stats, Stanford put up marks of 20.6 and 0.434, respectively. The Beavers, meanwhile, made 15 of their 19 free throws (78.9 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 25.0). Tres Tinkle had a solid performance for Oregon State, recording 14 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Arizona, meanwhile, received a boost from Justin Coleman, who contributed 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Ryan Luther led the Wildcats to an 82-71 win. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Arizona out-rebounded Oregon State. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. nine) and total rebounds (41 vs. 29).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Oregon State offense. Oregon State ranks 179th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Arizona forces the 52nd-most turnovers in the nation (21.5 percent).
Arizona at Oregon State ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oregon State ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.5) while Arizona ranks 202nd (2.3).
- The Beavers rank 126th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Wildcats rank 150th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- The Beavers rank 44th in assists per game (15.4) while the Wildcats rank 180th (12.8).
- Arizona ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Oregon State ranks 107th (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Beavers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
