A defensive battle should be expected when the Arizona Wildcats (13-5, 4-1 Pac-12) and the Oregon State Beavers (11-5, 3-1 Pac-12) clash at McKale Memorial Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Arizona Wildcats ATS Prediction
In the Beavers’ last game, they were defeated by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 70-67. Arizona State’s 31.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Oregon State, who had a rate of 21.6. The Sun Devils’ mark was below their season average of 34.7, while the Beavers’ was below their season average of 33.5. Tres Tinkle had a good performance for Oregon State, contributing 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
The Wildcats fell to the Oregon Ducks in their last matchup, 59-54. Oregon’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Arizona. The Ducks posted a mark of 12.5 (better than their season average of 15.6), while the Wildcats had a rate of 19.3 (above their season average of 14.8). With 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Chase Jeter was Arizona’s leading scorer.
After the Wildcats won both meetings against the Beavers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Arizona won 75-65. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 25.7) and had a better turnover percentage (16.3 vs. 20.4).
There’s a decent chance that Oregon State struggles to create turnovers. Arizona ranks 64th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Oregon State forces the 49th-fewest turnovers (17.0 percent).
Oregon State Beavers at Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State ranks seventh in blocks per game (5.8) while Arizona ranks 151st (2.6).
The Beavers rank 39th in assists per game (16.0) while the Wildcats rank 176th (12.4).
Arizona ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Oregon State ranks 86th (6.2).
The Beavers average 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Wildcats rank 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
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The Beavers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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