Oregon St. Beavers vs
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Pepperdine Looks to Upset Oregon State in Thursday Night Showdown at Firestone Fieldhouse

The upcoming Oregon State vs. Pepperdine game is set to take place on Thursday night, with Pepperdine hosting at Firestone Fieldhouse. Oregon State previously defeated Pepperdine by 20 points in their last matchup. Oregon State is currently favored to win, opening at -8 but the current line is Oregon State -7.5. Will home-court advantage be enough to change the outcome this time? Stay tuned for our expert prediction on the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Beavers -340 | Waves +270
• Spread: Beavers -7.5 (-110) | Waves +7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon St. will win straight-up is 77%.

Oregon St. vs Pepperdine Stats

Oregon St. Beavers

The Oregon State Beavers are currently a fifth-place team in the West Coast Conference with an 8-6 record. They have struggled on the road with a 1-6 record, but when playing well, their slow-paced offense is highly efficient, averaging 76.5 points per game. Defensively, they limit opponents to 67.6 points per contest and have held two of their last three opponents to under 65 points. The Beavers are ranked 80th in KenPom's ratings and 77th in NET rankings. Offensively, they shoot well from the field, beyond the arc, and at the free-throw line. Defensively, they have solid numbers in opponent shooting percentages and rebounds. Overall, the Beavers have a power ranking of 276 and are 18-9 (18-8 ATS) this season.

Pepperdine Waves Analysis

The Pepperdine Waves have been struggling recently, losing four of their last five games. They have a chance to bounce back on Thursday and improve their defense, which currently allows opponents to score an average of 75.2 points per game. The offense, led by Stefan Todorovic, averages 72.2 points per game and shoots 44.0% from the field. The Waves have a power ranking of 358 and are ranked 252nd for offense. They will face Oregon State, who has lost their last two matchups against Pepperdine. The Waves will need to improve both their offensive and defensive stats to secure a win at home.

Oregon State Struggles on the Road as Favorites, Defeated by Pepperdine

Oregon State has faced challenges while playing on the road, resulting in them being winless as favorites this season. Their recent matchup as favorites ended in a defeat by a significant margin. The team's defensive performance away from home has allowed opponents to shoot at high percentages, while their offense has struggled to make successful three-point attempts. In a previous game against Pepperdine, Oregon State was outperformed in turnovers and offensive rebounding. With these statistics in mind, it is reasonable to predict that Oregon State may continue to face difficulties away from home. Home-court advantage is likely to support Pepperdine in keeping the game close against Oregon State.

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