Oregon State Beavers vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 03/08/2023

by Rod Pearson

Tuesday, Mar 07, 2023
Game Time: 11:30 pm ET, Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Venue:  T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Where to Watch:  PAC-12 Network


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  OR State +9, ASU -9; Over/Under:  131 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  OR State +9, ASU -9; Over/Under:  131 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  OR State +9, ASU -9; Over/Under:  131 points

Season Record

Oregon State Beavers:  11-20 (5-15) (11th place, PAC-12)
Arizona State Sun Devils:  20-11 (11-9) (6th place, PAC-12)

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Oregon State Beavers vs Arizona State Sun Devils Preview and Analysis


Oregon State is coming into this game with an 11-20 record overall and they are 0-3 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 5-15 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game off of a win against the California Golden Bears in their last game. Glenn Taylor Jr. led the team in points in that game with 28 while Jordan Pope was next on the team with 17 points. Jordan Pope and Michael Rataj each led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Tyler Bilodeau led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 42.6% from the field, 38.5% from 3-point range, and 82.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 61.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.1 PPG against them. Oregon State has an ATS record of 14-16 this season and their O/U record is 11-19.


Arizona State is coming into this game with a 20-11 record overall and they are 3-0 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 11-9 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans in their last game. DJ Horne led the team in points in that game with 24 while Frankie Collins and Devan Cambridge each were next on the team with 12 points. DJ Horne led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Warren Washington led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 29.2% from the field, 21.4% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 70.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.6 PPG against them. Arizona State has an ATS record of 14-17 this season and their O/U record is 16-15.



Oregon State vs Arizona State Prediction

The current betting odds have Arizona State listed as a 9 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arizona State enters this game as the higher seed in the PAC-12 Tournament but they actually had a really good season and were unfortunate to end up playing in this round of the tournament. They were 20-11 overall this season with an 11-9 conference record too and they were really good in the few neutral site games they played as they were a perfect 3-0 in those games. Oregon State was not as good this season though as they were 11-20 overall with a 5-15 conference record making them one of the worst teams in the PAC-12 this season. They also played in 3 neutral site games this season just like Arizona State did, but unlike Arizona State, Oregon State went 0-3 in their 3 neutral site games. Arizona State is not going to be happy about having to play in this round as they had much higher expectations this season and they are going to be out to prove a point in this tournament. The best way to place a bet here is on Arizona State to cover the spread in this game.

Oregon State Arizona State Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (11:30 pm ET start time) is Arizona State 81 Oregon State 63.
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NCAAB Betting Trends


Oregon State Beavers: 10-3 ATS in all neutral court games. 7-1 ATS in a neutral court game where the total is 130 to 139.5. 11-4 UNDER after a game where they failed to cover the spread.
Arizona State Sun Devils: 15-26 ATS as a favorite. 8-16 ATS in conference tournament games 30-15 UNDER off 2 or more consecutive road losses.

Key Injuries


Oregon State Beavers:  J. Rochelin (G) Out indefinitely - Knee. C. Marial (C) Out indefinitely - Ankle.
Arizona State Sun Devils:  A. Nunez (G) Ques Thurs - Concussion. M. Bagley (F) Out indefinitely - Suspension.

Notable Quotes


“People have been asking, ‘What are your goals down the stretch?’ But to continue to play the way we need to play at Oregon State. The guys have finally bought in to playing with more pace and tempo and we have been seeing that.” - Wayne Tinkle on his team coming into the PAC-12 Tournament.


"Our bracket is our bracket. The top four teams in our conference are really good. There are others that are upset threats. We have a better league than anyone gives us credit for but we just have to be ready to compete and win a championship. That’s what our goal is.” - Bobby Hurley on his team coming into the PAC-12 Tournament.


Starting Lineups


Oregon State Beavers
D. Akanno 
C. Marial 
J. Pope 
D. Ryuny 
G. Taylor Jr.

Arizona State Sun Devils
D. Cambridge 
D. Cambridge 
F. Collins 
D. Horne 
W. Washington

Statistical Leaders


Oregon State Beavers
PPG: J. Pope (12.6)
APG: J. Pope (2.4)
Reb/G: D. Ryuny (4)

Arizona State Sun Devils
PPG: D. Cambridge Jr. (13.4)
APG: F. Collins (4.4)
Reb/G: W. Washington (6.8)

Coaches:
Oregon State Beavers: Wayne Tinkle (9th season)
Arizona State Sun Devils: Bobby Hurley (8th season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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