San Francisco Dons Face Off Against Oregon State Beavers in WCC Showdown
Date: Wednesday, 11 p.m. EST
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Game Overview
The San Francisco Dons (22-7, 12-4 WCC) will travel to Corvallis to take on the Oregon State Beavers (20-9, 10-6 WCC) in what promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams push for a strong finish in the West Coast Conference.
Betting Insights
According to BETMGM, the Beavers are currently favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under set at 142.5 points.
Recent Performance
In their latest contest, the Dons secured a decisive 71-58 victory over the Pacific Tigers, thanks in part to a standout performance from Malik Thomas, who recorded 23 points.
Oregon State’s Home Court Advantage
Playing in front of their home crowd, Oregon State has demonstrated a strong record of 15 wins against only 2 losses at home. However, they have faced challenges in close contests, having lost all three games decided by fewer than four points this season.
Team Statistics
San Francisco Dons
- WCC Record: 12-4
- Defensive Rebounds Per Game: 23.4 (6th in WCC)
- Top Performer: Malik Thomas, averaging 19.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists
- Recent Form: 8-2 in last 10 games, averaging 73.7 points per game
Oregon State Beavers
- WCC Record: 10-6
- Team Scoring Average: 77.0 points per game (9.9 more than Dons’ defensive allowance)
- Top Player: Michael Rataj, shooting 50.3% while averaging 17.8 points
- Recent Performance: 6-4 in last 10 games, scoring an average of 74.5 points per game
Key Players to Watch
In addition to Malik Thomas for the Dons, the matchup will also feature Marcus Williams, who has been pivotal, averaging 15.7 points and 4.1 rebounds throughout the past ten games.
For the Beavers, alongside Rataj, Nate Kingz has provided an additional scoring threat with an average of 11.2 points in his last ten contests.
Last 10 Game Comparisons
Dons
- Record: 8-2
- Averages: 73.7 points, 30.3 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 6.4 steals per game
- Shooting Percentage: 44.4%
- Opponent Scoring Average: 66.1 points
Beavers
- Record: 6-4
- Averages: 74.5 points, 29.1 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 4.8 steals per game
- Shooting Percentage: 46.8%
- Opponent Scoring Average: 74.8 points
Conclusion
As both teams look to capitalize on their strengths, the Dons will aim to leverage their strong defensive performance against a high-scoring Beavers squad. Fans can expect a competitive atmosphere as San Francisco takes on Oregon State in what could be a pivotal game in the WCC standings.
For further information, refer to BETMGM Sportsbook.
