Gonzaga vs Oregon State Picks and Prediction – 1/17/2025

The Oregon State Beavers are set to host the No. 16 Gonzaga Bulldogs on January 16, 2025, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM PT, and the game will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAB picks.

This matchup marks the 28th all-time meeting between the two programs and the first since the 1991-92 season, which was also the last time Gonzaga visited Gill Coliseum. Historically, Oregon State has dominated the series, winning 12 consecutive games against the Bulldogs, with Gonzaga's last victory dating back to 1932. Notably, 15 of the 27 meetings occurred before 1933, underscoring the long-standing nature of this rivalry. Gonzaga sits at 14-4, and Graham Ike has been the man for them, averaging 16.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

Oregon State enters the game with a 13-5 overall record and a 3-2 mark in West Coast Conference (WCC) play. The Beavers have been formidable at home, boasting a 10-1 record at Gill Coliseum. Defensively, they are among the nation's elite, ranking 19th in scoring defense by allowing just 63.2 points per game. Offensively, the team is shooting 48.7% from the field, which is 7.6 percentage points higher than what Gonzaga typically allows its opponents. A key player for the Beavers is Nate Kingz, who is shooting 49.3% from beyond the arc and averaging 11.4 points per game. 

Gonzaga has typically been a dominant force in these Out West matchups, but they have been a bit more vulnerable this year. Inversely, Oregon State has shown some glimpses of greatness, they have been winning the games they should, and they have a good defense. We like Oregon State to cover. Prediction: Gonzaga wins 76-70.