The Oregon State Beavers (7-4) challenge the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-6) at Gill Coliseum. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Oregon State Beavers ATS Prediction
The last time the Blue Devils played, they topped the Hartford Hawks, 75-68. The Blue Devils had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.193) and had a better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 20.8). Central Connecticut State was led by Tyler Kohl, who was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 11-for-23 shooting.
The Beavers were victorious over the UC Riverside Highlanders in their last outing, 72-59. The Beavers had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 15.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.559 vs. 0.456). Tres Tinkle was Oregon State’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Kohl (0 points) has been great for the Blue Devils while Stephen Thompson Jr. (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Beavers.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Oregon State in this matchup. The Beavers rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Central Connecticut State ranks 327th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.8 percent).
Central Connecticut State at Oregon State Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State averages 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. Central Connecticut State ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Beavers average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. The Blue Devils rank 96th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Oregon State ranks 105th in steals per game (6.5) while Central Connecticut State ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
The Beavers rank 74th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Blue Devils rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
Oregon State ranks 184th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 193rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
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The Blue Devils have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Central Connecticut State has been defeated by an average of 1.3 points.
During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
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