Seattle vs Oregon State Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Seattle vs Oregon State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Seattle Redhawks Betting Preview

The Seattle Redhawks are 12-5 (1-3) this year after they lost to St. Mary’s by a score of 93-76 in their last game. Seattle led 44-39 at halftime, but they allowed 54 points in the second half for the loss. The Redhawks shot 47% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Junseok Yeo led Seattle with 24 points and two assists, while Will Heimbrodt added 19 points and five rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, Seattle lost to Gonzaga by a score of 80-72, but did beat Washington State by a score of 69-55 before that. The Redhawks have scored 78.2 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.2 points against per game this season. Brayden Maldonado is averaging 15.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Will Heimbrodt is averaging 13.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Redhawks. Seattle is shooting 46.8% from the field, 71.0% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this year. 

Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview

The Oregon State Beavers are 8-9 (1-3) this season after they lost to Washington State by a score of 81-67 in their last game. Oregon State trailed 47-33 at halftime, but did tie the second half at 34 in the loss. The Beavers shot 44% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Dez White led Oregon State with 16 points and four rebounds, while Isaiah Sy added 11 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Oregon State lost to Pacific by a score of 84-53, but did beat San Francisco by a score of 70-62 before that. The Beavers have scored 70.9 points per game with 30.9 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.0 points against per game this season. Josiah Lake II is averaging 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Dez White is averaging 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Beavers. Oregon State is shooting 43.4% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Oregon State Beavers will win

• Seattle has lost four of its last five games against the West Coast Conference.
• The home team has won each of Seattle’s last three games.

Why the Seattle Redhawks will win

• Seattle has won eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oregon State has lost six of its last seven games against the West Coast Conference.
• Seattle has won the first half in each of its last four night games against the West Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Seattle’s last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Twenty-one of Oregon State’s last 26 games against the West Coast Conference have produced a total of 143+ points.

Seattle vs Oregon State Prediction 

Oregon State comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed at least 81 points in all three of those losses. The Beavers are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored 67 points or fewer in three of their last four. Seattle has also lost three of their last four games and they allowed 93 and 80 to St. Mary’s and Gonzaga. The Redhawks are shooting 47% from the field and they have been very average with their scoring recently. Oregon State is struggling on defense this year, they don’t shoot the ball well, and they only average 30.9 rebounds per game. Take Seattle to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Seattle -4.5