The Oregon State Beavers are heavy favorites against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the Diamond Head Classic semifinals.
The Oregon State Beavers have been rewarding their backers this season, and that trend should continue against the outmatched Oakland Golden Grizzlies . With one upset already under their belt, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies face the Oregon State Beavers at the Diamond Head Classic with a spot in the tournament final on the line. The Beavers, boasting a perfect 10-0 against the spread this year, are 9.5-point favorites in the college basketball odds.
Isaiah Jones' layup as time expired was the game-winner as Oakland defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 72-71. Even with that victory, Oakland hasn't moved much in KenPom rankings, where they currently sit at 203rd overall. Their offensive efficiency rating is 182nd, and they rank a lowly 340th in field goal shooting at 41%, including a rough 29.1% from 3-point range (345th). They will need to rely heavily on senior forward Allen Mukeba, who scored a season-high 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out four assists to knock off Loyola Chicago. The Beavers are going to be a tough matchup. They dispensed with Charleston in the tournament opener, 74-65, giving them five straight wins heading into the Monday night semifinal. This is by far the closest margin of victory the Beavers have enjoyed during this impressive run, as they have won their last five by an average of 21.4 points. Offensively, Oregon State sits inside the Top 40 in field goal shooting at 49.1% and hit at a sturdy 37.3% from 3-point range. They also rank 32nd in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric, limiting opponents to 36.8% shooting from the field. The Beavers also hold the opposition to 28.7% shooting from beyond the arc. Oregon State has been a cover superstar, covering in every game that has been given a betting line (Western Oregon didn’t register), including all four as double-digit favorites. Oakland’s upset win must have felt good after a rough start to the early season, but it all comes crashing down Monday night
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