College Basketball Preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Oregon State Beavers

The 14th-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (14-4) and Oregon State Beavers (13-5) will clash in an exciting college basketball betting opportunity on Thursday, January 16 at 11:00 PM ET at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. The Bulldogs are favored on the road with a -9.5 (+100) point spread (Bookmaker).

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bulldogs have won their last five games and have great momentum. They are returning to action after an 88-75 victory over the Washington State Cougars, but did not cover the 17.5-point spread.

They had a three point lead at the half, but were a little bit sharper on the offensive end in the second to pull away. Graham Ike led with 21 points on eight of 11 shooting from the field and had seven rebounds. Out of their eight-man rotation, five of them made it to double figures.

Offensively they shot 55.7 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from beyond the arc. However, their defense was a little lacking in allowing 53.3 percent shooting and 38.1 percent from deep.

The Bulldogs have been averaging 87.8 points a game while shooting 49.5 percent from the field. Their defense has held teams to 69.6 points a game, showing a better point differential than what the Beavers offer.

Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview

The Beavers are coming off a 91-55 blowout victory over the Pacific Tigers. They are 3-2 over the last five games and need to find more consistency. They were able to cover the 9.5-point spread with ease in this one.

The only lead the Tigers had in this game was when they scored the first bucket at 2-0. From then on, the Beavers were in control. Parsa Fallah led in scoring with 25 points and only missed one of his seven shots.

They shot well from the field at 56.5 percent and were strong from three at 40.0 percent. Their defense held the Tigers to 37.0 percent shooting and 23.8 percent from deep. This was a great display on both sides of the ball, but the Tigers are now at 6-14 on the season so nothing to celebrate too much about.

The Beavers are getting 77.2 points a game while making 48.7 percent of their shots. Their defense has allowed opponents to get 63.2 points a game, conducting a quality margin of victory.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Bookmaker has you set for the best Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Oregon State Beavers betting odds. According to market insights, the Bulldogs have a 78.0 percent chance of winning.

The Bulldogs are clearly the better team and should have the size and depth to deal with a scrappy Beavers team. Look for the Bulldogs to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Gonzaga Bulldogs -9.5 (+100)