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Gonzaga (14-4) vs. Oregon State (13-5)
January 16, 2025 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oregon State +9.5; Over/Under: 151.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Oregon State vs Gonzaga prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 16th at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview

The Oregon State Beavers are 13-5 (3-2) this year after they defeated Pacific by a score of 91-55 in their last game. Oregon State led 45-30 at halftime and they added 46 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Beavers shot 56.5% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 96.9% on free throws in the game. Parsa Fallah led Oregon State with 25 points and five rebounds, while Nate Kingz added 20 points and two rebounds in the win. 


Prior to that victory, the Beavers lost to Santa Clara by a score of 82-81 but did beat San Diego by a score of 81-54 before that. Oregon State has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games, but they have won nine of their last twelve games. Oregon State has scored 77.2 points per game and they have allowed 63.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Michael Rataj is averaging 16.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Parsa Fallah is averaging 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Oregon State is shooting 48.7% from the field, 79.2% on free throws, and 37.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 14-4 (5-0) this season after they defeated Washington State by a score of 88-75 in their last game. Gonzaga led 40-37 at halftime and they scored 48 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Bulldogs shot 55.7% from the field, 47.6% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 21 points and five rebounds, while Nolan Hickman added 19 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated San Diego by a score of 93-80 and Loyola Marymount by a score of 96-68. Gonzaga has won five games in a row and three of their four losses so far this year were against ranked teams. Gonzaga has scored 87.8 points per game and they have allowed 69.6 points per game, while also averaging 40.2 rebounds and 18.9 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 16.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Khalif Battle is averaging 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this season. Gonzaga is shooting 49.5% from the field, 80.7% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Oregon State will beat Gonzaga

  • Oregon State has won each of its last six home games.
  • Oregon State has won the first half in each of its last seven home games.

Oregon State vs Gonzaga Prediction 

Gonzaga comes into this matchup ranked #16 in the country and they have won five games in a row, but they will be on the road in this game. The Bulldogs are shooting nearly 50% from the field and they are scoring 87.8 points per game, and they have scored at least 88 points in four of their last five games. Oregon State is also a very decent offensive team, but they have been very good on defense. The Beavers are allowing just 63.2 points per game this season and they have allowed 55 points or fewer in two of their last three games. We have seen Gonzaga play back-to-back games where they struggled to get stops and I think Oregon State can keep this game close. Take the points with the Beavers here. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Oregon State +9.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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