Stanford Cardinal to Face Oregon State Beavers in Late-Night Pac-12 Matchup

Game outlook

In a late-night Pac-12 matchup, the Stanford Cardinal will face off against the Oregon State Beavers this Thursday. Stanford, with a record of 7-7, holds the advantage over the Beavers in recent meetings with a three-game winning streak. The game will take place at 11:00 p.m. EDT in Gill Coliseum. The Cardinal are considered the betting favorites, opening at -4.5, and the line has remained unchanged. Will Stanford extend their winning streak, or will Oregon State finally secure a victory?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinal -190 | Beavers +160

Spread: Cardinal -4.5 (-110) | Beavers +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Stanford will win straight-up is 66%.

Stanford Cardinal

Stanford recently suffered a 14-point loss to USC, breaking their two-game winning streak in conference games. Despite scoring 79 points during the game, with an impressive shooting percentage of 52.7% from field goals and an astonishing 59.1% from three-pointers, the team's offense does not seem to be the issue. Throughout the season, Stanford maintains an average shooting percentage of 48.0% and 38.5% from beyond the arc. However, the team's lack of offensive rebounding, ranking at 346th nationally with 7.6 offensive boards, and high turnover rate of 18 against USC, bringing them to an average of 13.3 turnovers per game this season, remain areas for improvement. Despite these challenges, scoring remains a frequent strength for the team. On the defensive side, Stanford allowed a high scoring count of 93 points in the loss against USC, increasing their season average of points allowed to 75.0. Surprisingly, their defensive performance is still better on the road compared to home games, although the difference is not substantial. Opponents shoot 42.9% from the field against Stanford, including a 34.4% success rate from three-pointers. The team imposes a limit of 15.6 free throw attempts per game on opponents while struggling with a negative margin in both rebounding and turnovers. It is crucial for Stanford to address their defensive issues and make improvements in order to progress. In terms of overall performance, Stanford ranks 102nd in offense, scoring an average of 78.15 points per game, and 242nd in defense, allowing an average of 73.62 points against them per game. With a record of 7-7 this season, Stanford also holds a similar against-the-spread record. Offensively, the Cardinal excel in field goal percentage, ranking 53rd nationally with a success rate of 47.70%, and their free throw shooting with an average of 73.04% (ranked 111th). They also perform well from behind the arc, making an average of 36.96% of their three-point attempts, earning them the 56th spot in the NCAA. However, their rebounding average of 35.92 per game ranks 212th, and turnovers average 12.92 per game (235th). Defensively, Stanford allows opponents to shoot 42.55% from the field (