Oregon State Beavers at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction 01/31/19

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The Oregon State Beavers (12-7, 4-3 Pac-12) will be at the Coors Events Center to clash with the Colorado Buffaloes (11-8, 2-5 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Oregon State Beavers at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Buffaloes fell to the Stanford Cardinal, 75-62, while the Beavers were defeated by the Washington Huskies, 79-69.

Oregon State held Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 30.9) while Colorado held Stanford to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 29.0). Colorado’s McKinley Wright IV played well, recording 14 points. Oregon State was led by Stephen Thompson Jr., who put up 30 points.

The Beavers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 76-57. Oregon State’s 0.259 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Colorado, who had a mark of 0.172. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams clash. The Beavers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 51st in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. Meanwhile, Colorado ranks 15th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.9 percent.

Oregon State vs. Colorado ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Oregon State ranks 32nd in assists per game (16.0) while Colorado ranks 153rd (13.0).
  • The Beavers rank seventh in blocks per game (5.6) while the Buffaloes rank 99th (3.5).
  • Colorado is 43rd in the nation with 31.8 rebounds allowed per game while Oregon State is 57th with 32.5 rebounds allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
  • The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 6.2 for the season.