The Saint Louis Billikens (6-2) meet the Oregon State Beavers (6-1) at Chaifetz Arena. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Saint Louis Billikens ATS Prediction
In the Beavers’ last contest, they topped the UC Riverside Highlanders, 72-59. The Beavers had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 15.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.559 vs. 0.456). With 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Tres Tinkle was Oregon State’s high scorer.
The Billikens were victorious over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in their last game, 75-65. The Billikens had a much better free throw rate (0.352 vs. 0.138) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 17.6). With 18 points and five rebounds, Javon Bess played well for Saint Louis.
The Beavers won the sole game against the Billikens last season, 63-60. The Beavers had a much better free throw rate (0.413 vs. 0.240) and had a better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 20.1).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Saint Louis ranks 339th in possessions per game (65.2) and Oregon State is 279th (67.8) dating back to last season.
Oregon State Beavers at Saint Louis Billikens Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Oregon State ranks 69th in assists per game (15.1) while Saint Louis ranks 229th (12.3).
The Billikens average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. The Beavers rank 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Saint Louis ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Oregon State ranks 90th (20.7).
The Beavers are 43rd in the country with 32.3 rebounds allowed per game while the Billikens are 44th with 32.3 rebounds allowed per game.
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