Idaho vs Oregon State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs Oregon State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 7th at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Idaho Vandals Betting Preview

The Idaho Vandals are 4-5 this year after they defeated Kansas City by a score of 82-77 in their last game. Idaho led 43-31 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 46 points in the second half. The Vandals shot 56.9% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers, and 60.9% on free throws in the game. Jack Payne led Idaho with 17 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Vandals defeated UC Riverside by a score of 80-68 but did lose to San Diego and Southern Utah before that. Idaho has scored 77.6 points per game and they have allowed 75.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. Kristian Gonzalez is averaging 12.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Idaho is shooting 46.4% from the field, 65.4% on free throws, and 37.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview

The Oregon State Beavers are 5-2 this season after they defeated UC Davis by a score of 90-57 in their last game. Oregon State led 44-31 at halftime and they scored 46 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Beavers shot 60.4% from the field, 57.1% on three-pointers, and 96% on free throws in the game. Parsa Fallah led Oregon State with 25 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Beavers lost to North Texas by a score of 58-55 and Oregon by a score of 78-75. Oregon State has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 58.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Michael Rataj is averaging 16.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Oregon State is shooting 49.5% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 38.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Oregon State will beat Idaho

• Oregon State has won nine of its last 10 home games against non-conference opponents.
• Idaho has lost 20 of its last 23 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Idaho has lost the first half in 16 of its last 20 road games against non-conference opponents.

Idaho vs Oregon State Prediction 

Oregon State comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they are shooting 49.5% from the field and just scored 90 points against UC Davis. Idaho is looking for their third straight win and they have scored 80 points in two straight games, but they are also allowing 75.2 points per game this year. I do like how Idaho is scoring right now, but the Oregon State defense has been elite. Take the Beavers here.