Half-time report
Oregon State overcame an early deficit to regain the lead in this one. They jumped out to an early 35-26 lead against Charleston.
Oregon State came into the game having won four straight and they are only one half back. Will they make it five, or will Charleston step in and ruin it? We will know soon.
Who’s playing
Oregon State Beavers @ Charleston Cougars
Current records: Oregon State 8-2, Charleston 8-2
How to watch
What you need to know
Oregon State has played four home games but will have to dust off its road jersey soon. They will face the Charleston Cougars in a holiday battle Sunday at 3 p.m. ET at SimpliFI Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center. The Beavers strut with some offensive power as they have averaged 76.7 points per game this season.
Oregon State’s season wasn’t great last year, but it appears the struggles are behind us. They cruised past Sacramento State, earning an 82-45 victory. The Beavers have made a habit of sweeping opponents off the field, having won six games by 19 points or more this season.
Michael Rataj stood out offensively in the game by recording a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds. His performance made up for a slower game against UC Irvine last Saturday. The team also had help from Liutauras Lelevicius, who had 12 points, five rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Charleston entered Monday’s game with three straight wins (a stretch in which they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.7 points) and they came away with even more momentum. They won against the Terriers by a score of 77-67. The score was tied 34-34 at the break, but the Cougars were the better team in the second half.
Charleston can attribute much of its success to Ante Brzovic, who went 9 of 13 on his way to 21 points plus seven rebounds and six assists. Brzovic continues to roll, beating his previous point total in each of the last three matches he has played. Another player who made the difference was CJ Fulton, who recorded eight points, eight assists and six rebounds.
Oregon State improved its record to 8-2 with the win, which was its fourth straight at home. As for Charleston, they’ve been on a roll lately: they’ve won five of their last six matches, which is a nice improvement to their 8-2 record this season.
Sunday’s game is shaping up to be a master class in shooting: Oregon State has been insanely accurate this season, making 49.3 percent of its field goals per game. However, it’s not like Charleston is struggling in this department as they have made 46.9% of their field goals this season. Given these competing forces, it will be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Going forward, Oregon State is the favorite in this one, as experts expect to see them win by six points. They might be worth a quick bet since they’re sitting on a seven-game covering streak when they expect to win.
Odds
Oregon State is a solid 6-point favorite against Charleston, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Beavers as 6.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 141.5 points.
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