The UC Davis Aggies and Oregon State Beavers face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Gill Coliseum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Oregon State vs UC Davis prediction. 

Can UC Davis Pull the Upset?

UC Davis hasn’t had the best defense so their success mostly comes down to if the offense is going to be able to score enough. Two games ago against ND State, UC Davis was able to secure the 68-53 victory. In the last game against Sacramento State, UC Davis scored 63 points and they ended up losing by six points. Ty Johnson scored 21 points while Elijah Pepper scored 22 points. UC Davis is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. Pepper on the season is averaging 22.8 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 44.2 percent from behind the three point line. 

It Could be a Long Season for Oregon State

Oregon State looks to move above .500 here but this could be one of the last time they are above .500 with the way they have played this season. Two games ago against Baylor, Oregon State lost 88-72 and in the last game against Pittsburgh, they were defeated 76-51. Oregon State shot only 32.7 percent from the field and 9.5 percent from deep. Oregon State’s offense can’t have another game like they did in the last game, or they aren’t gong to win more seasons. Guard Jordan Pope is averaging 17.7 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from behind the three point line. Oregon State is averaging 71.7 points while shooting 74.2 points per game. 

UC Davis vs Oregon State Betting Prediction

Oregon State’s offense only put up 51 points in the last game and the three point shooting was a major issue. UC Davis is averaging 72.2 points per game and they are going to run up the score again here. Oregon State is giving up 74.2 points per game and they are going to have some major issues slowing down UC Davis here. Oregon State is going to have another disappointing performance here. Back UC Davis against the spread.