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Oregon State Looks for Repeat Upset Against Gonzaga in West Coast Conference Showdown

The 2024-25 college basketball season continues with a West Coast Conference battle between Oregon State and Gonzaga on January 28 at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Oregon State previously upset Gonzaga in overtime on January 16, and will look to repeat their success. Despite being the betting favorite at -14, Gonzaga faces a tough challenge from the Beavers. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Beavers +625 | Bulldogs -1000
• Spread: Beavers +14 (-110) | Bulldogs -14 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 91%.

Oregon St. vs Gonzaga Stats

Oregon St. Beavers

The Oregon State Beavers recently bounced back from a road loss against San Francisco with two home wins, boosting their conference record to 6-3. Junior forward Michael Rataj led the team with 30 points and six rebounds in their victory over Santa Clara. Rataj has been a standout player this season, averaging 18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Oregon State has shown strength on both offense and defense, ranking 93rd in offense and 36th in defense. Offensively, the Beavers excel at shooting with high percentages in field goals, free throws, and three-pointers. Defensively, they have solid percentages in opponent field goals and three-pointers as well. Overall, the Beavers hold a 16-6 record for the season and continue to show promise in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Analysis

The Gonzaga Bulldogs bounced back from a two-game losing streak by defeating Portland 105-62 as 24.5-point road favorites. Gonzaga showcased strong offensive performance, shooting 62.7% from the field and posting a 31/7 assist-to-turnover ratio. Senior forward Ben Gregg led with 24 points, followed by senior guard Michael Ajayi with 20 points and eight rebounds, and senior guard Ryan Nembhard with 13 assists. The team is led by senior forward Graham Ike as the leading scorer. In terms of overall statistics, the Bulldogs rank 3rd in offense, scoring an average of 88.40 points per game, and 217th in defense, allowing an average of 72.65 points per game. They have a power ranking of 28 and currently hold a record of 15-6.

Oregon State Beavers Showcase Offensive Prowess in Victory over Gonzaga Bulldogs

The Oregon State Beavers secured a victory against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at home, exhibiting impressive shooting accuracy at 58.5% from the field. Additionally, the Beavers capitalized on their free-throw opportunities by converting 29 out of 37 attempts, with Michael Rataj leading the team with 29 points. Despite their offensive success, the Beavers struggled on the defensive end, allowing 19 offensive rebounds to Gonzaga while only managing to secure three of their own. It is anticipated that the Bulldogs will display a stronger defensive performance in the upcoming matchup, having potentially learned from their previous encounter with the Beavers. With Gonzaga's depth in the frontcourt, I am inclined to predict that they will prevail by a margin of 12.5 points in the next game.

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