Pittsburgh Panthers vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

Looking to win big? The Panthers and Beavers face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. The Beavers are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The Panthers are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Beavers. The game’s over/under currently sits at 144.5 points.

PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +9.5

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-70 in favor of the Beavers.
• Not only will Oregon State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Can The Panthers Secure a Win at Brooklyn?

As they head into their 6th game of the season, Pittsburgh will face Oregon State, holding a record of 4-1. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, Pittsburgh has gone 5-5. As Pittsburgh enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 4-1. Over their last five games, the team has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

Through five games, Pittsburgh has an over/under record of 5-0-0 with their games averaging a combined 156.2 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Panthers’ over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 88 points per game.

Compared to their season average of 90.6 points per game, Pittsburgh struggled in their previous game. Against Florida, the Panthers scored 71 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 35.3%. Blake Hinson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 19.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Carlton Carrington brings a PPG average of 17.2 into the game.

In the current season, the Pittsburgh defense has excelled, sitting 62nd in the nation by allowing 65.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 24.9% this season.

Will the Beavers Win at Home?

The Beavers have a current record of 3-2 heading into today’s game, following a loss to Baylor (88-72). Thus far, all of their games have been played at home. As Oregon State gets ready to face Pittsburgh, their ATS record is 1-4. In their previous five games, they have gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

Oregon State’s games have, on average, featured 149.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 138.3 points so far. In their most recent three games, the Beavers’ over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 72 points per game.

In their previous game, the Beavers’ offense finished with 72 points, which is right in line with their current average of 75.8 points per contest. The team’s scoring leader is Jordan Pope, who holds an average of 19 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 13.8 points per game this season.

In terms of defense, Oregon State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 73.8 points per game. In today’s game vs. Pittsburgh, the Oregon State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Oregon State made 16 free-throws vs. the Beavers.