The Oregon State Beavers (12-4, 2-2 Pac-12) and their great offense visit Washington to play the Huskies (11-6, 1-3 Pac-12) and their stifling defense. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Washington Huskies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Huskies lost a tough one against the California Golden Bears, 61-58, while the Beavers were victorious over the 24th-ranked Arizona Wildcats, 82-65.
The Beavers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.538, had an absurd mark of 0.620 and had a free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.298). Washington, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-18; 77.8 percent). Jaden McDaniels had a good performance for Washington with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Oregon State was led by Tres Tinkle, who recorded 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
The Huskies dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Washington won 81-76. Washington’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Oregon State. The Huskies had a rate of 0.640 while the Beavers posted a mark of 0.536. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The physical Washington offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this contest. The Huskies currently rank 16th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.291, while Oregon State ranks 207th in FTA rate allowed (0.227). Additionally, the Beavers’ 10th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 113.0) will face off against the Huskies’ 31st-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 89.6).
Oregon State Beavers vs. Washington Huskies ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oregon State averages 15.9 assists per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Washington ranks 154th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- The Huskies rank 227th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while the Beavers rank 239th (18.4).
- The Beavers rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Huskies rank 96th (6.4).
- Washington allows the second-fewest blocks per game (1.8) while Oregon State ranks 58th (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Beavers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 10.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
