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Game time: February 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center — Vermillion, SD

Article updated Feb 22, 6:18 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Thursday night, a Pac-12 match-up is set to take place between the struggling Oregon State Beavers and California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. The two teams last met in

Game outlook

On Thursday night, a Pac-12 match-up is set to take place between the struggling Oregon State Beavers and California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. The two teams last met in the previous season, with Oregon State sweeping Cal. This upcoming game is the only regular season meeting between them this year and is scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. EDT. Oregon State opens as the betting favorite at -1.5, with the current line at Oregon State -2.5. Will Cal be able to seek revenge or will Oregon State continue its dominance over the Golden Bears?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kangaroos -145 | Coyotes +122

Spread: Kangaroos -2.5 (-110) | Coyotes +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMKC will win straight-up is 59%.

UMKC Kangaroos

Currently at the bottom of the Pac-12 standings, Oregon State's offense averages 68.0 points per game with shooting percentages of 43.7% from the floor, 31.7% from beyond the arc, and 72.4% at the free throw line. They struggle with turnovers and offensive rebounds, with poor road performance as well. Defensively, the Beavers allow 71.9 points per game on 43.7% shooting, with even worse statistics on the road. UMKC, ranked 243 in offense and 131 in defense, averages 71.85 points per game and allows 70.26 points from their opponents. Their shooting percentages are mediocre, and they struggle with both offensive and defensive assists and turnovers. Defensively, they allow decent shooting percentages and rebounding numbers. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in their upcoming game.

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South Dakota Coyotes Analysis

The Golden Bears secured a much-needed two-point win in Seattle, led by Jaylon Tyson's impressive performance with 28 points and six assists. Despite their struggles, Cal is fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but they face challenges on both ends of the court. Their defense allows 76.3 points per game and struggles with opponent shooting percentages, while their offense averages 74.8 points with Tyson leading the way. In contrast, the South Dakota Coyotes have a power ranking of 300, ranking 110th in offense and 338th in defense. They shoot well from three-point range but struggle with turnovers on offense and defensive rebounding.Cal will need to tighten up their defense and improve their scoring efficiency to secure another crucial win. For those interested in betting, consider checking out the best betting sites for potential profit. Wheels up to Berkeley ✌️ #GoBears pic.twitter.com/qFhX9BuAeH

Oregon State's Road Woes Could Lead to Cal Victory in Berkeley

Oregon State's road struggles, evident in their 0-7 record away from home, will likely play a significant role in the outcome of this game. The Beavers allow an average of 77.1 points per game on 48.7% shooting while on the road, while shooting only 38.8% themselves. In contrast, Cal has shown more consistency on both offense and defense, making them the more trustworthy team in this matchup. Additionally, the Golden Bears are expected to dominate the rebounding battle. A decisive victory is anticipated for Cal at home in Berkeley, with a double-digit margin of victory likely by the game's conclusion.

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SportsJaw Kangaroos vs Coyotes archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kangaroos vs Coyotes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UMKC Kangaroos-120 → -165Moved
  • Moneyline · South Dakota Coyotes+101 → +142Moved
  • Spread · UMKC Kangaroos-1.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · South Dakota Coyotes+1.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147.5 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147.5 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UMKC Kangaroos
4-19 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
South Dakota Coyotes
16-16 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-22T11:18:11.547Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-27South Dakota Coyotes 57 · UMKC Kangaroos 81
  • 2023-02-25UMKC Kangaroos 48 · South Dakota Coyotes 82
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UMKC Kangaroos defeated South Dakota Coyotes 82-78

UMKC Kangaroos defeated South Dakota Coyotes 82-78 on February 22, 2024, a 4-point decision in the series. UMKC Kangaroos' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 40-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded UMKC Kangaroos -3 (-110) spread, UMKC Kangaroos covered, while the 160 combined points finished over the recorded total of 143.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • StevedTotal · Over 146.5 (-110)Win
  • VfernandezSpread · South Dakota Coyotes +2.5 (-110)Loss