Utah vs Oregon State Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/7/24

The Utah Utes will play the Oregon State Beavers in a PAC-12 game on Thursday night at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Utah has won three of their last four games, while Oregon State has lost eight of their last nine. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Utah vs Oregon State prediction.

Utah Preview

The Utah Utes are 18-11 (9-9) this year after they defeated California by a score of 88-59 in their last game. Utah led 42-32 at the half and scored 46 second half points in the win. The Utes shot 50.8% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the game. Utah defeated Stanford by a score of 90-68 in the game prior to Cal, but lost to Colorado before that. The Utes are scoring 78.6 points per game with 39.5 rebounds per game and 17.3 assists per game, while giving up 72.8 points against per game this year. Branden Carlson is averaging 16.7 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Utah is shooting 46.6% from the field, 64.6% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this season.

Oregon State Preview

The Oregon State Beavers are 12-17 (4-14) this season after they lost to Oregon by a score of 78-71 in their last game. Oregon State only trailed 35-33 at halftime, but allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Beavers shot 48.3% from the field and were -6 in rebounding margin in the game. Oregon State has lost eight of their last nine games, with the lone win coming against Stanford by a score of 85-73. The Beavers are scoring 68.9 points per game with 32.9 rebounds per game and 11.2 assists per game, while allowing 72.4 points against per game this season. Jordan Pope is averaging 17.6 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, and 3.4 assists per game. Oregon State is shooting 44.2% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 32.5% on three pointers this year. 

Utah vs Oregon State Betting Prediction

Utah comes into this matchup with a 9-9 conference record and they are tied for fifth in the PAC-12 standings, while Oregon State is dead last. The Beavers have played slightly better at home this year, while Utah is only 2-7 on the road. Utah has won three of their last four games and they are scoring over 78 points per game this season. Utah won the first meeting between these teams by a score of 74-47, but I like Oregon State in this matchup. The Beavers have played better in their last two games and I can’t trust Utah on the road. 

David Racey's Pick: Oregon State +6.5