Oregon State Beavers vs Washington State Cougars Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Sunday, January 4 2026
It’s a West Coast Conference matchup between non-traditional teams on Sunday, Jan. 4. Read our Oregon State vs Washington State prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. Oregon State is 8-8 overall this season. The Beavers have lost three of their last five games including two conference games. Washington State is 7-9 and they have played well recently. The Cougars have won four of their last five games as Ace Glass is providing some big moments for the team recently. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for
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Oregon State’s defense not allowing team to succeed
Oregon State is 8-8 overall this season. They are 1-2 in West Coast Conference play this season. The Beavers have won five of their last eight games coming into this matchup. After winning three straight games, Oregon State has lost three of their last five games. They are also 1-2 this year when playing on the road.
In their last game, the Beavers lost 84-53 to Pacific on the road on Friday, Jan. 2. Oregon State led 5-4 in the opening moments, but they were unable to contend at all in the game. Pacific was excellent in exposing Oregon State’s poor defense. The Tigers shot 54% compared to Oregon State’s 36%. Oregon State only had two players score in double digits in the loss as Johan Munch and Keziah Ekissi finished with 12 points each.
Josiah Lake is the team’s highest scorer with 13.9 points per game. He is also grabbing a team-high 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
Oregon State is ranked No. 203rd in the nation according to KenPom. They are the 203rd ranked offensive rating team and the 204th ranked defensive team.
The Beavers are averaging 71.3 points per game, which ranks 329th in the nation. They are the 287th ranked shooting team making 43.4% from the field. Oregon State is hitting 35.4% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 106th.
On defense, Oregon State is allowing 74.7 points per game, which ranks 144th. They are the 206th ranked defensive team, giving up 43.8% from the field. The Beavers are the 173rd ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 32.8% from behind the arc.
Oregon State is 6-10 against the spread this season. They are 2-4 against the spread when playing on the road or on a neutral court. The Beavers are 3-8 against the spread when they have been favored. They are 3-2 against the spread as underdogs. The over is 9-7 when Oregon State has played this year. The over is 4-2 when they have played on the road or on a neutral court.
Washington State’s clutch play seals latest win
Washington State is 7-9 overall this season. The Cougars are 2-1 in West Coast Conference play as they sit behind Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s and Santa Clara for the top spot. The Cougars lost five straight games earlier in the season and they have followed it by winning four of their last five outings.
In their last game, the Cougars defeated Loyola Marymount 78-76 at home on Friday, Jan. 2. With Washington State trailing in the final 30 seconds, Ace Glass nailed an and-one layup to take the lead. The Cougars defense came up big in the final 10 seconds to force a missed shot and seal the win. Washington State’s Rihards Vavers led the team with 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting to lead the team.
Glass leads the team with 15.4 points per game. Eemeli Yalaho is grabbing a team-high 6.1 rebounds while Jerone Morton is passing for 2.5 assists per game.
According to KenPom, Washington State is the 156th ranked team in the nation. They have the 157th ranked offensive rating team while they are also the 168th ranked defensive rating team.
Washington State is averaging 74.4 points per game, which ranks 297th. They are the 182nd ranked shooting team making 45.6% from the field. The Cougars are hitting 34.4% from behind the 3-point line, which places them 162nd.
On defense, Washington State is allowing 75.8 points per game, which ranks 166th. They are the 280th ranked defensive team allowing 45.3% from the field. Opponents are hitting 34% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks Washington State 237th.
Washington State is 6-9 against the spread this season. They are 2-5 against the spread when playing at home. The Cougars are 1-2 against the spread in WCC play this season, too. Washington State is 4-4 against the spread when they have been favored. The Cougars are 2-5 against the spread as underdogs. The under is 9-6 when Washington State has played this season. The over is 4-3 when Washington State has played at home, too.
Oregon State Beavers vs Washington State Cougars Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Insiders Room | +1,793.00 |
| 2 |  Tony Karpinski | +1,731.00 |
| 3 |  Jesse Schule | +1,599.00 |
| 4 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,284.00 |
| 5 |  David Delano | +1,232.00 |
Oregon State vs Washington State Spread Pick
- Take Washington State (5 units)
Oregon State heads to Washington State for a West Coast Conference clash and it should be an easy win for the home team in this one. The Cougars have been playing well with Ace Glass playing well recently. Washington State has won four of their last five games and a big win over Loyola Marymount. Oregon State’s defense has been poor this year and it’s been a cause for concern, especially over the past month. The Beavers have lost three of their last five games.
Take Washington State to cover.
Oregon State vs Washington State Over/Under Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
The two teams play at a slow pace with Washington State ranked as the 203rd fastest team in the nation. Oregon State plays even slower as they are the 322nd ranked pace in the nation. A slow paced game will not cause a low score game as both teams’ defenses are really poor. They are both allowing over 70 points per game and the defensive efficiency is not where it needs to be get stops especially in crunch time. Expect a high scoring game between these two teams desperate for a win. The over is 4-3 when Washington State has played at home, too. The over is 4-2 when Oregon State have played on the road or on a neutral court.
Take the over on Sunday.
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