Oregon State vs Sacramento State Prediction 12-17-24 College Basketball Picks
Sacramento State (2-8) vs. Oregon State (7-2)
December 17, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oregon State -19.5; Over/Under: +129.5
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The Sacramento State Hornets and Oregon State Beavers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Gill Coliseum. Here’s a Oregon State vs Sacramento State Prediction. This article will include a Oregon State vs Sacramento State Pick.
Sacramento State Hornets Betting Preview
The Sacramento State Hornets lost to Omaha and UC Davis, and they play Portland State, Idaho and Eastern Washington next. The Sacramento State Hornets are averaging 66.7 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 41 percent shooting. Jacob Holt is averaging 15.9 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Julian Vaughns is averaging 11.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. EJ Neal is grabbing 3.9 rebounds and Alex Kovatchev is dishing 0.3 assists. The Sacramento State Hornets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.1 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento State Hornets are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview
The Oregon State Beavers beat Idaho and UC Irvine, and they play Charleston, Portland and Loyola Marymount next. The Oregon State Beavers are averaging 76.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 58.2 points on 37.3 percent shooting. Michael Rataj is averaging 16 points and 2.1 assists, while Parsa Fallah is averaging 12.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nate Kingz is the third double-digit scorer and Demarco Minor is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Oregon State Beavers are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Oregon State Beavers are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Oregon State Beavers will win
- Oregon State has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at Gill Coliseum.
- Sacramento State has lost 10 of its last 11 games against the West Coast Conference.
- Sacramento State has lost the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Oregon State’s last 12 games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 133+ points.
- Seven of Sacramento State’s last nine night games have produced a total of 131+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oregon State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (58.2).
- Oregon State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.3%).
- Sacramento State ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.1).
- Sacramento State ranks T36th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.2).
Oregon State vs Sacramento State Prediction
The Sacramento State Hornets have failed to cover each of their last 4 games, and they have a scoring issue all of a sudden. The Oregon State Beavers have shown a balanced attack, are great defensively, and they’re 8-0 ATS on the season. Only St. Bonaventure has more covers this season than Oregon State. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Give me the Oregon State Beavers in a comfortable home victory.
