WCC Tournament: Oregon State vs No. 12 Gonzaga Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 9)
- The Beavers have rarely lost to Gonzaga in the all-time series.
- The Bulldogs got a share of the WCC regular-season title.
- This marks the 31st all-time matchup between the two WCC programs.
The late night of March 9 will have high quality basketball when the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs face the Oregon State Beavers in the WCC semifinals. The former shines as the solid favorite, showing an exciting showdown to see who gets to the championship game.
How to Watch
- When: Monday, March 9, 9 pm ET
- Where: Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- How to Watch: ESPN
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | -110 | -20.5 | O 145 |
| Gonzaga | -110 | +20.5 | U 145 |
Game Preview
The Beavers (17-15, 9-9 WCC) have advanced to the WCC Semifinals after beating San Francisco in a 78-77 nailbiter in the quarterfinals. Dez White finished with 18 points in his return from injury, knocking down six of his eight 3-point attempts. Josiah Lake II also finished with 18 points and added seven assists and four rebounds in the win. Lake averages a team-high 13.2 points per game, with a team-high 134 assists and 46 steals. Meanwhile, Dez White adds 9.9 points per outing and has made a team-best 66 three-pointers at 39%. They look to win their second WCC Tournament title, which would be their first since 2021.
The No. 12 Bulldogs (29-2, 17-1 WCC) continue to dominate as one of the best basketball squads in the country, competing for the WCC Championship. The Zags currently lead the WCC in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.87, 6th in NCAA), assists (18.2, 15th), bench points (35.06, 4th), effective field goal percentage (.563, 27th), fast-break points (14.8, 27th), field goal percentage (51.1, 7th), and field goal percentage defense (39.7, 16th). Graham Ike ranks first in the WCC in scoring (19.7), second in rebounding (8.3), and first in field goal percentage (.564). In WCC play, he is first in scoring (21.9), in field goal percentage (.613), and second in rebounds (8.2). He also won the WCC’s Player of the Year Award this season, shining as one of the best players in the country.
Oregon State vs Gonzaga Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 30 meetings in their history, and the result is 26-4 for the Beavers. The most recent matchup was in February this year when Gonzaga won 81-61 on the road.
Oregon State vs Gonzaga Predictions
The No. 12 Bulldogs missed a chance to fully secure the WCC regular-season title after losing to Saint Mary’s in the season finale. Nonetheless, Gonzaga remains a threat to every team in the conference as they excelled throughout league play. This presents a tall task for Oregon State, needing to deliver a strong defensive performance to limit their opponent’s attack. Our betting pick here is the Bulldogs to defend a 20.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Gonzaga Bulldogs -20.5
