Oregon State at Washington NCAA Basketball Picks 3/6/2019

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion

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The Oregon State Beavers travel to Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion to play the Washington Huskies on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Washington as 6.5 point favorites.

Oregon State heads into this matchup with a mark of 17-11. They currently have a point differential of 4.4 as they are averaging 73.4 points per contest while giving up 69.1 per game. Washington has an overall record of 23-6. They are averaging 70.8 points per game and surrendering 63.9, good for a point differential of 6.9.

Valuable Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

The Oregon State Beavers are 16-12-0 against the spread

The Oregon State Beavers are 12-16-0 against the over/under

Important Washington Huskies Betting Trends

The Washington Huskies are 16-12-1 against the spread

The Washington Huskies are 9-20-0 against the over/under

Key Oregon State Beavers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Washington Huskies Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Stephen Thompson Jr. averages 16.2 points per game in 36.3 minutes per contest. He averages 3.4 assists per contest and 4.4 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 73%. Tres Tinkle comes into this contest averaging 20.1 points per game while playing 36.1 minutes per night. He pulls down 8.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.0 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Player Spotlight

David Crisp averages 12.6 points per game and he sees the court an average of 33.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.4 rebounds per contest and 2.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 65%. Jaylen Nowell averages 16.2 points per game while playing 34.0 minutes per contest. He grabs 5.5 rebounds per game and has 3.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Beavers allow 69.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 117th in Division 1. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc, ranking them 112th and 301st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.9 rebounds a game which ranks 80th, and they give up 12.8 assists per contest which puts them in 157th place in the NCAA. They force 11.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 70th in the nation. Oregon State averages 73.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 151st in the country. Their average scoring margin is 4.4 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 69th. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 294th in D-1. They average 35.5 rebounds per game and 15.2 assists per contest, which ranks them 174th and 53rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 230th with 12.5 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Huskies surrender 63.9 points per contest, which ranks them 23rd in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 52nd and 107th in those defensive statistics. They rank 189th with 13.2 assists allowed per contest, and 115th with 33.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Huskies are 332nd in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 16.2 per game. Washington is 231st in the country with 70.8 points per game this year. They are 102nd in the D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 6.9. They shoot 35% from 3-point range, which is good for 138th in the nation. They are 317th in the country in rebounding with 32.3 boards per game and 290th in assists per contest with 11.8. The Huskies are 139th in turnovers per game with 13.4.

Advanced Statistics

The Beavers are 79th in the nation in offensive rating with 108.3. In terms of pace they are 273rd in the country with 67.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 110th. As a team they are 81st in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 219th in Division 1. Oregon State is 189th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.1 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Washington is 82nd in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.4 times per 100 possessions. The Huskies have an offensive rating of 104.7, which is ranked 156th. They are 267th in D-1 in pace with 67.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 107th. As a unit they are 107th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 158th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Oregon State/Washington college basketball game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington -6.5

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