The Oregon State Beavers (2-0) battle against the Old Dominion Monarchs (1-1) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Prediction
The Beavers will be hoping for a similar outcome after dismantling the Wyoming Cowboys in their last matchup, 83-64. The Beavers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 21.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.254 vs. 0.158). With 28 points on 12-for-18 shooting, Tres Tinkle was the top scorer from either team.
In the Monarchs’ previous matchup, they fell to the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 79-64. Saint Joseph’s’ free throw rate was their largest strength over Old Dominion. The Hawks had a rate of 0.315, while the Monarchs posted a mark of 0.113. With 22 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Ahmad Caver was the game’s high scorer.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Old Dominion ranks 328th in possessions per game (66.1) and Oregon State is 272nd (67.9) dating back to last season.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Old Dominion ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Oregon State ranks 152nd (6.1).
The Monarchs rank 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Beavers rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Oregon State ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Old Dominion ranks 127th (34.2).
The Monarchs rank 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Beavers rank 292nd (18.1).
Oregon State ranks 77th in assists per game (15.0) while Old Dominion ranks 115th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
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