Saint Mary’s Gaels vs Oregon State Beavers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gaels versus the Beavers? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR. Saint Mary’s is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oregon State. The over/under for the game is set at 126.5 points.
SAINT MARY’S GAELS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +4.5
This game will be played at Gill Coliseum at 10:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Beavers.
- Not only will Oregon State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Saint Mary’s Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Saint Mary’s Gaels Recent Game/Games
Saint Mary’s fell to 19-4 on the season after a 65-64 road loss to San Francisco on Thursday. The Gaels entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.
Saint Mary’s led 34-29 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the second half while scoring 30. The Gaels will need to tighten up defensively to bounce back in their next game.
Saint Mary’s struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 23 attempts for a 13% success rate. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.3%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. Inside the arc, they connected on 62.2% of their two-point shots, going 23 for 37.
At the free-throw line, the Gaels shot 56.2%, making 9 of 16 attempts. They finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 9 assists. Augustas Marciulionis led the team with 20 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 2 for 12 from three-point range.
Saint Mary’s Gaels held their opponent to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of 43% (25/57). They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, giving up a 48% shooting rate inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Gaels’ defense limited their opponent to 5/16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Saint Mary’s gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Can Oregon State Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?
Oregon State Beavers Recent Game/Games
Oregon State improved to 16-7 on the season with an 82-74 win over Washington State on Thursday. The Beavers, who were -6 point favorites, covered the spread at home.
After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Oregon State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cougars 46-37. The game’s total points of 156 went over the 146.5 O/U line.
Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 15 from deep, and were 30 of 38 from the free-throw line, good for 78.9%.
Nate Calmese led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.7% overall, while Michael Rataj added 21 points and 8 rebounds. Parsa Fallah chipped in 17 points, and Nate Kingz contributed 15 points and 5 assists, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Oregon State’s defense struggled, giving up 74 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 30 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Oregon State’s opponents shot 40%, making 6 of 15 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent them to the line 38 times, where they converted 30 free throws at a 78% rate.