Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Oregon State Beavers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Oregon State vs Oakland NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Honolulu.

Oregon State vs Oakland Prediction

Looking to win big? The Beavers and Golden Grizzlies face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN. The Golden Grizzlies are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Oregon State is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.

Oregon State vs. Oakland Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oregon State Beavers at Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Where: Honolulu at Stan Sheriff Center
Date: Monday, December 23rd
Betting Odds OREGST -12.5, OREGST -910 | OAK +550 O/U 132.5

Beavers Preview: Do the Beavers Have a Shot at a Win at Honolulu?

Oregon State improved to 8-2 this season with a 74-65 road win over Charleston on Sunday. The Beavers entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the 140.5-point O/U line.

Oregon State led 35-26 at halftime and matched Charleston’s 39 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.

Beavers Offense Breakdown

Oregon State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They were efficient inside, hitting 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (5/20).

The Beavers made 23 of 29 free throws, good for 79.3%, and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds. Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor each scored 16 points, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was highly efficient, shooting 6/7 from the field and dishing out 4 assists.

Beavers Team Defense

Oregon State's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 25% from beyond the arc, where they made just 6 of their 24 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent shot 44%, converting 15 of 34 two-point attempts.

From the free-throw line, the opponent went 17/25, hitting 68% of their shots. Oregon State also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up 9 offensive rebounds.

Golden Grizzlies Preview: Can the Oakland Offense Score Enough at Home?

Oakland improved to 3-7 on the season with a 72-71 home win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. The Golden Grizzlies entered the game as +7 underdogs but pulled off the upset, covering the spread.

Oakland led 33-27 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own. The total points for the game reached 143, going over the O/U line of 133.5.

Golden Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Golden Grizzlies put up 72 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.

Oakland grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out just 7 assists in the game. Miles Rubin led the way with 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting, while Allen Mukeba, Malcolm Christie, and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each added 20 points, with Edwards hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip.

Golden Grizzlies Team Defense

Oakland's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, connecting on 27 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Golden Grizzlies allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the opposition hit 9 of 27 shots, shooting 33%. They also went to the free-throw line 10 times, making 9, for a 90% success rate. Oakland allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Beavers vs Golden Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Oregon State has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Oakland has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Golden Grizzlies have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Oakland posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Beavers have gone 9-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 10-0.