Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon State Beavers Free Prediction 03/14/19

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The Oregon State Beavers (18-12, 10-8 Pac-12) will be in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena when they meet the Colorado Buffaloes (20-11, 11-8 Pac-12). The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon State Beavers ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Beavers defeated the Washington State Cougars 85-77, while the Buffaloes beat the California Golden Bears 56-51.

The Buffaloes had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 30.3) and held the Golden Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.487). Meanwhile, Oregon State dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.268) and a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 16.3). Washington State was 0.183 and 18.6, respectively, for those same stats. Tres Tinkle had a solid performance for Oregon State, recording 26 points and 12 rebounds. Colorado was led by McKinley Wright IV, who had 18 points and seven rebounds.

Colorado vs. Oregon State Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Oregon State ranks seventh in blocks per game (5.3) while Colorado ranks 132nd (3.0).
  • The Beavers rank 151st in steals per game (6.0) while the Buffaloes rank 177th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • Oregon State ranks 230th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while Colorado ranks 252nd (19.8).
  • The Buffaloes rank 24th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Beavers rank 127th (12.8).
  • Colorado allows the 23rd-fewest rebounds per game (31.3) while Oregon State ranks 57th (32.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
  • The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 6.5 for the season.