Idaho vs. Oregon State Prediction College Basketball Tips 12/7/24

Oregon State (5-2) vs. Idaho (4-5)

Game Info: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (Gill Coliseum)

Betting Odds: Oregon State -16 / Idaho +16 — Over/Under: 138.5 Click here for the latest odds

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In this article, we formulate an Idaho vs. Oregon State prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 7th at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Idaho Vandals betting preview

The Idaho Vandals are 4-5 this year after defeating Kansas City 82-77 in their last game. Idaho led 43-31 at halftime and held on for the win despite allowing 46 points in the second half. The Vandals shot 56.9% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers and 60.9% on free throws in the game. Jack Payne led Idaho with 17 points and eight rebounds in the game.

Prior to this win, the Vandals defeated UC Riverside 80-68, but previously lost to San Diego and Southern Utah. Idaho has scored 77.6 points per game and allowed 75.2 points per game while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. Kristian Gonzalez is averaging 12.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game as Idaho is shooting 46.4% from the field, 65.4% on free throws and 37.3% on three-pointers this year.

Oregon State Beavers betting preview

The Oregon State Beavers are 5-2 this season after defeating UC Davis 90-57 in their last game. Oregon State led 44-31 at halftime and scored 46 points in the second half for the overwhelming victory. The Beavers shot 60.4% from the field, 57.1% on three-pointers and 96% on free throws in the game. Parsa Fallah led Oregon State with 25 points and four rebounds in the game.

Before this win, the Beavers lost to North Texas 58-55 and to Oregon 78-75. Oregon State has scored 77.1 points per game and allowed 58.1 points per game while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Michael Rataj is averaging 16.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while Oregon State is shooting 49.5% from the field, 78.1% on free throws and 38.9% on three-pointers this year.

Why Oregon State will beat Idaho

Oregon State has won nine of its last 10 home games against non-conference opponents.

Idaho has lost 20 of its last 23 road games while playing at a residual disadvantage.

Idaho has lost the first half in 16 of its last 20 road games against non-conference opponents.