The California Golden Bears (5-17, 0-10 Pac-12) will try to snap their 11-game losing streak when they take on the Oregon State Beavers (14-8, 6-4 Pac-12) at Gill Coliseum. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
California Golden Bears at Oregon State Beavers Free Prediction
In the Golden Bears’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Oregon Ducks, 73-62. Oregon’s 24.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over California, who had a mark of 12.9. The Ducks’ mark was below their season average of 29.0, while the Golden Bears’ was below their season average of 23.2. California’s Paris Austin had a solid outing, putting up 12 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Beavers lost big to the Stanford Cardinal in their last matchup, 83-60. Converting at the free throw line was one of Stanford’s biggest advantages. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Beavers were just 13-19 (68.4 percent). With 15 points and five rebounds, Stephen Thompson Jr. had a good game for Oregon State.
After the Golden Bears won the sole game against the Beavers last season, 74-70, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Golden Bears made 29 of their 39 free throws (74.4 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 14.8).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Oregon State ranks 267th in possessions per game (67.5) and California is 259th (67.8). Also, the Golden Bears rank 31st in turnover percentage (16.3 percent), while the Beavers rank 288th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.4 percent).
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College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State ranks 51st in assists per game (15.4) while California ranks 252nd (10.5).
The Beavers rank 93rd in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Golden Bears rank 285th (28.2).
Oregon State ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.6) while California ranks 155th (2.7).
The Golden Bears rank 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Beavers rank 99th (6.1).
Oregon State ranks 204th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while California ranks 258th (18.8).
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The Golden Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
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