San Jose St. Spartans vs
San Diego St. AztecsPredictions & Preview

Oregon State Set to Face Gonzaga in Highly Anticipated West Coast Conference Battle for Second Time This Season

The 2024-25 college basketball season will feature a West Coast Conference battle between Oregon State and Gonzaga at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA on Tuesday, January 28. Oregon State previously defeated Gonzaga in overtime on January 16, and now faces the Bulldogs for the second time this season. Despite San Diego St. being the betting favorite opening at -15, the current line is San Diego St. -14.75. Will Oregon State be able to upset the odds once more? Stay tuned for this Beavers vs. Bulldogs prediction and one of our NCAAB picks for Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Spartans +700 | Aztecs -1100
• Spread: Spartans +14.75 (-110) | Aztecs -14.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego St. will win straight-up is 92%.

San Jose St. vs San Diego St. Stats

San Jose St. Spartans

The Oregon State Beavers recently rebounded from a road loss against San Francisco with two home wins, improving their conference record to 6-3. Junior forward Michael Rataj led the team with 30 points and six rebounds in the win over Santa Clara. Rataj is averaging 18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game this season, making him one of four Beavers with double-digit scoring averages. Oregon State's offensive efficiency ranks 37th in the nation, scoring 117.0 points per 100 possessions. On the other hand, San Jose State has a power ranking of 147 and is ranked 191 in offense this season, averaging 74.57 points per game. Defensively, the Spartans allow an average of 72.29 points per game and rank 211th in that category. San Jose State shoots 45.62% from the field and 76.36% from the free-throw line, with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.50%. Defensively, they allow their opponents to shoot 44.93% from the field and 67.66% from the free-throw line, with a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.38%. The Spartans average 35.10 rebounds per game and 13.24 offensive assists per game, while averaging 34.48 defensive rebounds and 14.62 defensive assists per game.

San Diego St. Aztecs Analysis

The Gonzaga Bulldogs recently bounced back from a two-game losing streak with a dominant 105-62 victory over Portland. Led by senior forward Ben Gregg and senior guard Michael Ajayi, the Zags shot an impressive 62.7% from the field and had a stellar 31/7 assist-to-turnover ratio. Senior F Graham Ike is the team's leading scorer, while Ryan Nembhard leads in assists. On the other hand, the San Diego St. Aztecs have a strong defense, allowing just 62.72 points per game. They struggle more offensively, shooting 43.53% from the field and 34.37% from three-point range. Despite their offensive challenges, their solid defense has propelled them to a 13-5 record overall.

Oregon State Dominates Gonzaga with Strong Shooting Performance, Michael Rataj Leads Team to Victory

Oregon State emerged victorious against Gonzaga at home with a strong shooting performance of 58.5% from the field, along with successful free-throw shooting, converting 29 out of 37 attempts. Michael Rataj's impressive 29 points led the team to victory. However, the Beavers struggled on the boards, allowing Gonzaga to secure 19 offensive rebounds compared to their own three. It is anticipated that Gonzaga will improve their defensive strategy in the upcoming matchup, particularly focusing on containing Rataj. With a deeper frontcourt lineup, Gonzaga is positioned for success, leading to a prediction of a 12.5 point spread in favor of the Bulldogs in the next game.

Sources: [ 2 ] [ 3 ]