The Oregon State Beavers will try to cover the point spread at Gill Coliseum on Thursday when they get a visit from the Utah Utes in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oregon State Beavers were listed as 2-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Utah Utes vs Oregon State Beavers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Oregon State Beavers battles the Utah Utes, currently sitting with a 17-5 mark (10-10-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 12-7 for the Oregon State Beavers and 13-8 for the Utah Utes.
The Beavers - Utes odds would favor the Utes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Oregon State is rated No. 177 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Utah is at No. 130.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Oregon State's No. 165-ranked scoring average of 71.95 PPG, against a Utah Utes defense rated No. 115 and allowing 69.55 PPG. The Oregon State Beavers FG% has averaged 43.96% to date this season, less than the Utah Utes shooters have managed so far (48.54% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Utes and Cardinal didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Stanford was handed a 96-74 defeat on Saturday at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Beavers endured a 80-63 loss at the hands of the Wildcats on Saturday, despite a 16-point effort from Tres Tinkle at McKale Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Utah at Oregon, Sunday, February 7th
Oregon State at Colorado, Saturday, February 6th