Oregon State Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction 01/18/20

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The Oregon State Beavers (12-5, 2-3 Pac-12) will be at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to take on the Washington State Cougars (11-7, 2-3 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Oregon State Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Cougars beat the eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks, 72-61, while the Beavers were beaten by the Washington Huskies, 64-56.

Washington State played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.212 (above their season average of 0.210) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 29.7). Oregon had marks of 0.118 and 17.2, respectively, for those same stats. Oregon State, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.275 vs. 0.100). Washington State rallied around CJ Elleby, who put up 25 points and 14 rebounds. Tres Tinkle had a good outing for Oregon State, contributing 15 points and eight rebounds.

The Beavers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Oregon State won 85-77. One of Oregon State’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Washington State had just 13. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Oregon State may have a tough time creating turnovers. Washington State ranks 16th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent), while Oregon State forces the 184th-most turnovers (19.7 percent).

Oregon State Beavers at Washington State Cougars Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Washington State ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Oregon State ranks 241st (18.1).
  • The Cougars rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Beavers rank 22nd (5.1).
  • Washington State ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.5) while Oregon State ranks 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.0).
  • The Beavers rank 34th in assists per game (15.7) while the Cougars rank 203rd (11.6).
  • Oregon State ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.9) while Washington State ranks 160th (2.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
  • The Beavers have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Oregon State has defeated opponents by an average of 9.2 points.