With one upset already in its back pocket, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies next battle the Oregon State Beavers at the Diamond Head Classic with a trip to the tourney final at stake.
The Beavers, a perfect 10-0 against the spread this year, are set up as 9.5-point favorites in the college basketball odds.
My Oregon State vs. Oakland predictions and college basketball picks have the pumpkin bursting on the Golden Grizzlies’ upset run on Monday, December 23.
Oregon State vs Oakland prediction
My best bet
Oregon State -9.5 (-110 at bet365)
My analysis
Having lost three straight and landing in the Aloha State sitting at 3-7, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies pulled off a major upset last night.
Isaiah Jones’ layup with one second on the clock stood up as the winner as Oakland knocked off the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 72-71.
Even with that win, Oakland hasn’t moved much on the KenPom dial, where they currently rank 203rd overall. Their offensive efficiency rating sits 182nd, and they rank a lowly 340th in field goal shooting at 41%, including a rough 29.1% from 3-point range (345th).
They will have to lean on senior forward Allen Mukeba, who scored a season-high 20, eight boards, and four assists to knock off Loyola Chicago.
The Oregon State Beavers are going to be a tough matchup. They dusted Charleston to open the tournament, 74-65, giving them five wins in a row heading into the Monday night semifinal. This is by far the closest margin of victory the Beavers have enjoyed during this fun run, as they have won their last five by an average of 21.4 points.
Offensively, Oregon State sits inside the Top 40 in field goal shooting at 49.1% and hit at a sturdy 37.3% from 3-point range.
They also sit 32nd in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric, limiting opponents to 36.8% shooting from the field. The Beavers also hold the opposition to 28.7% shooting from beyond the arc.
Oregon State has been a cover superstar, covering in every game that has been given a betting line (Western Oregon didn’t register), including all four as double-digit favorites.
Oakland’s upset win must have felt good after a rough start to the early season, but it all comes crashing down Monday night.
Oregon State vs Oakland same-game parlay
Oregon State -9.5
Oakland to score 30+ 1H points
Despite their recent struggles, the Golden Grizzlies have been decent in the first half, and they have +180 odds to the hit the 30-point plateau in the first 20 minutes against Oregon State.
This is a number they have cleared five times in the last six games.
Even during their current five-game win streak, the Beavers have had three opponents touch the 30-point mark in the first half.
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Oregon State vs Oakland odds
Oregon State vs Oakland live odds
Oregon State vs Oakland opening odds
- Spread: Oregon State -11.5 | Oakland +11.5
- Moneyline: Oregon State -500 | Oakland +375
- Over/Under: Over 131 | Under 131
Odds courtesy of bet365
Oregon State vs Oakland betting trend to know
Both teams have an Under record of 7-3 this season. Find more college basketball betting trends for Oregon State vs. Oakland.
How to watch Oregon State vs Oakland
| Location: | Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI |
| Date: | Monday, 12-23-2024 |
| Tip-off: | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | ESPN2 |
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