Pepperdine vs Oregon State Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Pepperdine vs Oregon State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  February 20th, at the Firestone Fieldhouse. Let’s take a look at a Pepperdine Waves vs Oregon State Beavers pick. 

Can Oregon State Win Second Straight?

Oregon State has been up and down, but they have come off a big win in the last game. Oregon State faced off against Pacific in the last game and they were able to secure the 79-65 victory. Josiah Lake had a strong game putting up 16 points, five rebounds,  and two assists. There were six different players that put up at least 11 points, and they are going to need a balanced offensive attack again here. In the second half, the defense gave up only 25 points and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way again here. 

Oregon State sits with an 18-9 record overall and they have gone 18-9 against the spread and they have gone 17-8 against the spread. Oregon State is averaging 76.5 points while their defense is giving up 67.76 points per game. The offense has been good, but the defense has actually been the strength and is ranked 63rd in the league. Michael Rataj is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 49.5 percent from the field. 

Why Oregon State Will Beat Pepperdine

• Pepperdine has lost 20 of its last 25 night games against Conference opponents at Firestone Fieldhouse.

Can Pepperdine Bounce Back?

Two games ago, Pepperdine faced off against San Diego, and they were able to secure an 88-81 victory. In the last game against Gonzaga though, it wasn’t much of the same, and they ended up losing 107-55. At halftime, they were down 55-26 and in the second half, they couldn’t get anything better. Danilo Dozic did have a strong game putting up 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were three players who found offensive success,  but outside of those there just wasn’t any production. 

Pepperdine sits with a 10-17 record overall and they have gone 12-14 against the spread. At home this season they sit with a 6-7 record overall. Pepperdine is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 238th in the league while the defense is ranked 276th. Stefan Todorovic has been the top player this season averaging 18.7 points while shooting 45.1 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Pepperdine will meet Loyola Marymount after this game. 

Pepperdine vs Oregon State Prediction

Oregon State is going to get the job done here with ease. Pepperdine’s defense is giving up 75.2 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Oregon State is averaging 76.5 points per game, and they are going to put on an offensive show here. Pepperdine is going to struggle to keep up with their offense, and they are going to get the job done here. Back Oregon State against the spread here.