| MATCHUP | Oregon State Beavers | Pacific Boxers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-7 | 9-6 |
| Spread | +4.5 -118 | -4.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-105) | Under 141.5 (-115) |
| Where | Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, CA | |
| When | Friday, January 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Pacific Tigers and the Oregon State Beavers will meet on Friday evening in a West Coast Conference matchup at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California.
Pacific Tigers Betting Preview
The Pacific Tigers enter Friday’s contest with a 9–6 record, including a 5-0 record on the road this season. The Tigers have compiled wins over Nichols, Air Force, Long Beach State and the Jacksonville Dolphins, while losing games to BYU, California, Nevada and the Florida Atlantic Owls. More recently, in the Pacific Tigers 95–82 victory over the Nichols Colonels, Pacific forward Elias Ralph tallied 25 points (10 of 16 shooting from the field), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block illustrating his ability to lead the Pacific Tigers frontcourt.
The Pacific Tigers average 71.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting from the field and 32.3 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Tigers are allowing opponents 70.5 points per contest.
Senior forward Elias Ralph leads the Pacific Tigers averaging 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game on 48.4 percent shooting and 88.3 percent from the free‑throw line. Senior guard TJ Wainwright averages 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest, while senior forward Isaac Jack provides additional scoring depth averaging 9.4 points per game.
Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview
The Oregon State Beavers enter Friday’s contest with an 8–7 overall record, including a 1–1 mark in WCC play. The Beavers recently split their conference openers, suffering a 102–64 loss to Santa Clara before bouncing back with a 70–62 win over San Francisco.
Oregon State averages 72.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting from the field and 35.4 percent shooting from the three-point line per game. Defensively, the Beavers are allowing opponents 74 points per contest.
Guard Josiah Lake II leads Oregon State with 14.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 assists per game on 53.4 percent shooting and 83.1 percent from the free‑throw line per game. Guard Dez White adds 11 points per game while shooting 37 percent from three and averaging 2.5 made threes per contest.
Why the Pacific Tigers will win
• Home court advantage: Pacific is 5–0 at home, with four wins by double digits.
• Frontcourt play. Senior forward Elias Ralph leads the Pacific Tigers averaging 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game on 48.4 percent shooting and 88.3 percent from the free‑throw line
• Defensive edge. The Tigers are allowing opponents 70.5 points per contest. Conversely, the Oregon State Beavers are allowing 74 points a game.
Why the Oregon State Beavers will win
• Three‑point volume: Oregon State averages 8.9 made threes per game, exceeding Pacific’s typical allowance of 7.5.
• Balanced scoring: Josiah Lake II and Dez White combine for over
• Recent momentum: The Beavers are coming off a confidence‑building 70–62 win over San Francisco
Pacific Tigers vs. Oregon State Beavers Prediction
This matchup features the Pacific Tigers rebounding strength and home court edge against an Oregon State team that relies heavily on perimeter shooting and offensive rhythm. Look for the Tigers to lean on Elias Ralph’s interior scoring, while the Beavers will counter with Josiah Lake’s efficiency and Dez White’s perimeter shooting.
Pacific’s ability to control the glass and generate second‑chance opportunities presents a difficult matchup for an Oregon State team that has struggled defensively and has been inconsistent on the road. If the Tigers maintain their rebounding edge and limit Oregon State’s three‑point volume, they should be able to dictate tempo and create separation late. Having stated that, I am backing the Pacific Tigers to cover the 4.5 points in this matchup.