It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Oregon State Beavers (14-7, 6-3 Pac-12) welcome the Stanford Cardinal (11-10, 4-5 Pac-12) to Gill Coliseum. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Stanford Cardinal at Oregon State Beavers ATS Prediction
The last time the Cardinal played, they topped the California Golden Bears, 84-81. The Cardinal knocked down 23 of their 30 free throws (76.7 percent) and held the Golden Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below the 30.4 mark opponents have averaged against Stanford this season). Stanford was lifted by KZ Okpala, who was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
The Beavers defeated the Utah Runnin’ Utes in their last contest, 81-72. Oregon State was successful at getting and making free throws. The Beavers made 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent), while the Runnin’ Utes were just 16-25 (64.0 percent). Tres Tinkle was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Oregon State in this showdown. The Beavers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 47th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.3 percent. Meanwhile, Stanford ranks 261st in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.9 percent.
After the Cardinal won the only game against the Beavers last season, 80-71, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Cardinal had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 24.0) and had a better turnover percentage (21.9 vs. 26.1).
Stanford Cardinal at Oregon State Beavers Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while Stanford ranks 56th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
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The Cardinal have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Stanford has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.
During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
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