Santa Clara Broncos vs Oregon State Beavers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Beavers. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Beavers at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Oregon State as the -2.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.
SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oregon State Beavers -2.5
This game will be played at Gill Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Beavers.
- Not only will Oregon State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Do the Broncos Stand a Chance in Corvallis?
Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games
Santa Clara improved to 14-7 on the season with a dominant 93-65 home win over Washington State on Thursday. The Broncos, who were -5 favorites, not only covered the spread but also came close to the O/U line of 158.5, as the game ended with 158 total points.
Santa Clara led 49-38 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 44 of their own.
Santa Clara’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a 47.2% shooting percentage from the field. They connected on 40.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 13 of 32, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 12 for 14 (85.7%). Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they grabbed 18 offensive rebounds, dishing out 18 assists as a team.
LeJuan Watts was a standout performer, recording a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 7 of 10 from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Johnny O’Neil also had a strong game, scoring 17 points in just 18 minutes, making 5 of 7 threes and shooting 66.7% overall.
Despite Santa Clara’s defensive efforts, they allowed 65 points on 47% shooting. The opposing team made 34 of 72 shots, including 21 of 40 from two-point range, where they shot 52%.
From beyond the arc, Santa Clara’s opponents hit 13 of 32 threes, shooting 40%. They also went to the line 14 times, making 12 free throws for 85%. Santa Clara gave up 18 offensive rebounds.
Can the Beavers Lock in a Home Win?
Oregon State Beavers Recent Game/Games
Oregon State improved to 14-6 this season with an 83-63 home win over Pepperdine on Thursday. The Beavers were -12.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 146 went over the 141.5 O/U line.
Leading 34-29 at halftime, Oregon State pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points and allowing 34.
Oregon State’s offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 83 points with a 60.7% field goal percentage in their last game. They shot 55% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 20 attempts, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 71.4%.
Michael Rataj led the way, going 4-for-4 from three-point range and finishing with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Nate Kingz added 20 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Damarco Minor contributed 9 assists to go along with his 13 points.
Even though Oregon State gave up just 63 points, their defense allowed the opposing team to shoot a scorching 60% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 56 attempts. The Beavers struggled to contain two-point shots, where the other team connected on 63% of their attempts, going 23/36.
From beyond the arc, Oregon State’s defense couldn’t slow down the three-point shooting, as the other team hit 11 of 20 threes, shooting 55%. The Beavers did limit free-throw opportunities, with the opposing team making 4 of 7 from the line. Oregon State also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.