Washington State vs Oregon State Prediction Basketball Picks 1-4-24
Washington State Cougars (9-4) vs Oregon State Beavers (9-4)
2024-01-04 23:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington State Cougars -11 -- Over/Under: 133.5
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The Oregon State Beavers and Washington State Huskies face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at the Beasley Coliseum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Oregon State vs Washington State prediction.
Oregon State Looks to Build on Last Game
Oregon State has been a bit inconsistent, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Oregon State faced off against USC in the last game and the offense scored 86 points on the way to the 16 point victory. Tyler Bilodeau had a strong game putting up 26 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Oregon State on the season is averaging 71.9 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. Jordan Pope has been the top player for Oregon State this season averaging 16.8 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from behind the three point line.
Washington State is Really Struggling
Washington State has had some issues and coming into this game they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against Colorado, the offense scored 67 points, but the defense gave up 74 points and that led to the loss. Two games ago against Utah, they were defeated 80-58. Washington State on the season is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 64.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 46th and in this game they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way. Isaac Jones has been the top player averaging 15.4 points while shooting 60.5 percent from the field. In this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way.
Oregon State vs Washington State Betting Prediction
What Oregon State did in the last game was quite impressive putting up 86 points and now they have a Washington State squad that can’t have a whole lot of confidence. Oregon State is going to have no issue running up the score and that is going to be the difference here. Washington State just doesn’t have the offense to keep up and that is going to be the difference here. Back Oregon State against the spread.
