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Oregon State Looks to Extend Home Winning Streak Against Washington State Cougars Amidst Road Struggles

In a matchup between Washington State and Oregon State, the Cougars will be looking to end their three-game road losing streak when they face off against the Beavers at Gill Coliseum. Washington State (15-9, 5-6 WCC) is coming off a loss to San Francisco, while Oregon State (16-7, 6-4 WCC) suffered a defeat against Gonzaga. Despite Washington State's recent struggles on the road, they have a favorable history against Oregon State, winning 7 of their last 10 matchups. Oregon State is the betting favorite at -6.5, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Washington State vs. Oregon State prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cougars +205 | Beavers -255
• Spread: Cougars +6.5 (-110) | Beavers -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon St. will win straight-up is 72%.

Washington St. vs Oregon St. Stats

Washington St. Cougars

The Washington State Cougars have recently struggled with four consecutive losses, dropping them below .500 in conference play. They will look to break this streak and even their conference record with a win on Thursday. Despite averaging 78.8 points per game, they only scored 51 points in their last game, shooting 39.6 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from three-point range. Dane Erikstrup led the team with 12 points and four rebounds, while Ethan Price and LeJuan Watts also contributed to the scoring effort.

In terms of rankings, Washington State is 79th in offense, scoring an average of 78.75 points per game, and 293rd in defense, allowing an average of 75.67 points per game. They currently have a 15-9 record for the season. Offensively, they excel in field goal percentage but struggle with free throw shooting. Defensively, they have difficulty defending the three-point line and allowing opponents to shoot a high percentage from the field. Improvement on defense will be crucial for the Cougars to secure a win in their upcoming game.

Oregon St. Beavers Analysis

The Oregon State Beavers recently had their two-game winning streak halted by Gonzaga, but they are determined to bounce back in their upcoming game and secure their third win in their last four games. The Beavers have been scoring an average of 77.5 points per game, but in their last game, they only managed to score 60 points while shooting 38.2 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from beyond the arc.

Leading the Beavers in scoring in the last game were Michael Rataj with 15 points, Nate Kingz with 11 points, and Maxim Logue with 10 points. On the defensive end, Oregon State has been giving up an average of 66.9 points per game, but in their last game, they allowed 98 points, emphasizing the need for a better defensive performance moving forward.

Overall, the Beavers have a power ranking of 277, ranking 100th in offense and 54th in defense, with a record of 16-7 (16-6 ATS). Their offensive stats include shooting 49.25% from the field, 78.48% from the free-throw line, and 37.50% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponent teams to shoot 42.11% from the field, 70.28% from the free-throw line, and 32.17% from beyond the arc. The Beavers average 33.83 rebounds per game and maintain a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. To maintain their ranking and improve their recent performance, the Beavers will need to focus on both offensive efficiency and defensive discipline in their upcoming matchups.

Oregon State Beavers Poised to Extend Home Winning Streak Against Washington State Cougars

The Oregon State Beavers are currently on a winning streak at home, having secured victories in their last five games, including an impressive win against the 16th-ranked Gonzaga. On the other hand, the Washington State Cougars have struggled on the road, losing four of their last five games away from home. Oregon State is likely to have the upper hand in this matchup due to their strong shooting performance, with an impressive field goal percentage of over 52% and a three-point shooting percentage of 40% in home games. Additionally, their free throw shooting has been solid, making over 79% of attempts at the charity stripe compared to Washington State's less than 65% on the road. The Beavers excel in rebounding, averaging over seven offensive rebounds per game, giving them more opportunities to score. With their ability to protect the ball and limit turnovers, combined with Washington State's defensive vulnerabilities, it is expected that Oregon State will cover the spread in this game.

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