Oregon State vs Nebraska Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/25/24

In this article, we will formulate an Oregon State vs Nebraska prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 25th at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview

The Oregon State Beavers are 10-2 this year after they defeated Oakland by a score of 80-74 in overtime. Oregon State was tied with Oakland after the first half and again after the second half, but they were able to hold Oakland to just three points in overtime for the win. The Beavers shot 42.4% from the field, 45.8% on three-pointers, and 68.4% on free throws in the game. Liutauras Lelevicius led Oregon State with 17 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Beavers won five games in a row, with four of them coming by double digits. Oregon State has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 59 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Michael Rataj is averaging 16.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Oregon State is shooting 48.4% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 9-2 this season after they defeated Hawaii by a score of 69-55 in their last game. Nebraska led 29-27 at halftime and scored 40 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Cornhuskers shot 47.3% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. Brice Williams led Nebraska with 32 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cornhuskers defeated Murray State by a score of 66-49 and Indiana by a score of 85-68. Nebraska has scored 77.7 points per game and they have allowed 67 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Brice Williams is averaging 19.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Nebraska is shooting 46.6% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 32.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Nebraska will beat Oregon State

• Nebraska has won each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
• Oregon State has lost nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Oregon State has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nebraska ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.5).
• Nebraska ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).
• Oregon State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.9).
• Oregon State ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.8).

Oregon State vs Nebraska Prediction 

These two teams have won their first two games of the Diamond Head Classic and will play for the Championship here. Nebraska defeated Hawaii and Murray State by double digits, while Oregon State barely got by Oakland last time out. The Beavers do have the better defensive numbers so far this season, but they have also played an easier schedule. Nebraska has wins over Indiana and Creighton so far this year while losing to St. Mary’s and Michigan State. I think Nebraska is the better team in this matchup and I like them to get the win. 

David Racey's Pick: Nebraska ML