Who’s Playing
Nicholls State @ Oregon State
Current Records: Nicholls State 8-4; Oregon State 1-10
What to Know
The Oregon State Beavers will play host again and welcome the Nicholls State Colonels to Gill Coliseum, where tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET Tuesday. Nicholls State should still be riding high after a victory, while the Beavers will be looking to get back in the win column.
Oregon State came up short against the Texas A&M Aggies this past Saturday, falling 83-73. Oregon State’s loss came about despite a quality game from guard Jarod Lucas, who shot 5-for-11 from downtown and finished with 25 points.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Nicholls State at home against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils this past Saturday as the squad secured a 104-73 win.
Oregon State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past five games, so buyers beware.
Oregon State is now 1-10 while the Colonels sit at 8-4. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Beavers are stumbling into the game with the 44th fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 65.7 on average. Nicholls State’s offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 28th in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 81 on average. Maybe that strength will give Nicholls State the oomph they need to beat the odds.
How To Watch
When: Tuesday at 11 p.m. ETWhere: Gill Coliseum — Corvallis, OregonTV: Pac-12 NetworksOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $13.00
Odds
The Beavers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Colonels, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
