The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Washington State and Oregon State on Saturday, with the host Cougars trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Cougars bring a 8-5 record (5-5-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-3 Beavers, who are 6-2-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have witnessed Washington State go 5-6 so far and the Beavers go 5-4.



View Oregon State vs Washington State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Beavers listed as 2-point underdogs

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Cougars - Beavers odds would favor the Cougars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington State is rated No. 59 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Oregon State is at No. 161. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 88-80 win for the Beavers.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Washington State's No. 110 nationally ranked offense (72.2 points per game) against a Beavers defense that sits as the No. 183 at 67.2 PPG. The Cougars have been averaging 48.1% from the field, less than the Beavers have managed so far this season (49.7% on average).

Defensively, Oregon State features the nation's No. 108-rated defense on the road, allowing 67.8 points per game. Washington State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 183 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Oregon State was a 95-80 loser on the road against Washington. They failed to cover the 4.5–point spread as underdogs. Oregon State got 18 points from Joe Burton but lost anyway, 95-80, to Washington on Thursday at Alaska Airlines Arena.

Washington State was a 92-75 loser in its last match at home against Oregon. They failed to cover the 4.5–point spread as favorites. DaVonte Lacy scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Cougars to a win (they lost 92-75 to Oregon at Friel Court on Thursday).


Oregon State Beavers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-5
Before playing California are 3-7
After playing Washington are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

Washington State Cougars Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Utah are 4-0
After playing Oregon are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few Beavers at Cougars trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Oregon State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Oregon State is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Washington State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Washington State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oregon State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games when playing Oregon State


Next up:
Oregon State home to California, Thursday, January 5
Washington State at Utah, Thursday, January 5