The Washington Huskies (15-4, 6-0 Pac-12) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Oregon State Beavers (12-6, 4-2 Pac-12) at Gill Coliseum. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Washington Huskies vs. Oregon State Beavers Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last matchup, they topped the Oregon Ducks, 61-56. Making free throws was one of Washington’s biggest strengths. They were 9-11 (81.8 percent), while the Ducks were just 8-12 (66.7 percent). With 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Jaylen Nowell was the game’s leading scorer.
The Beavers beat the Washington State Cougars in their last matchup, 90-77. The Beavers had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 32.6) and had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.0). Stephen Thompson Jr. was the game’s top scorer with 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Beavers won two out of three contests against the Huskies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Oregon State won 69-66. The Beavers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 vs. 12.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.357 vs. 0.233).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Oregon State currently ranks 279th in possessions per game (67.6) and Washington is 309th (66.7).
Washington at Oregon State Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State ranks 32nd in assists per game (16.2) while Washington ranks 202nd (12.0).
The Huskies rank 28th in steals per game (8.2) while the Beavers rank 135th (6.1).
Washington ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Oregon State ranks 135th (22.3).
The Beavers rank 61st in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Huskies rank 95th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
Washington averages 6.4 blocks per game, which ranks second in the country. Oregon State ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.3).
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
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