Oregon State vs San Diego Picks and Prediction – 2/22/2025

The Oregon State Beavers (19-9, 9-6) head to San Diego to face the struggling San Diego Toreros (4-24, 1-14) at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Oregon State is coming off a strong 79-65 win over Pacific, bouncing back after a rough 84-72 loss at Portland. Meanwhile, San Diego is on a brutal 14-game losing streak, most recently falling 84-61 to San Francisco. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Oregon State has been solid this season, winning two of its last three. The offense is led by Michael Rataj, who averages 17.4 points while shooting 49.9% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. Damarco Minor is the playmaker on the offense with 5.2 assists per game. The Beavers are efficient, shooting 48.7% as a team while putting up 76.8 points per game.

Defensively, Oregon State is allowing just 67.9 points per contest, which is significantly better than San Diego’s numbers. Rataj leads the team in steals (1.7) and rebounds (7.5), providing a two-way presence. The Beavers have also been strong in forcing turnovers, averaging 6.8 steals per game.

San Diego has had a rough season, dropping 14 straight games and struggling on both ends. Steven Jamerson II leads the offense with just 9.6 points per game, and the team shoots a poor 40.0% from the field. They are averaging only 68.5 points per game, which won’t be enough to keep up with Oregon State’s efficient scoring.

Defensively, San Diego has struggled, giving up 78.4 points per game. Jamerson II does what he can, leading in rebounds (7.7) and steals (1.0), but the team lacks defensive discipline. The Toreros also struggle to protect the rim, averaging just 3.6 blocks per game while being out-rebounded by opponents.

Oregon State is the better team in every major category. They score nearly nine points more per game while allowing over ten points fewer than San Diego. Rataj’s versatility will be a major factor, and San Diego’s weak defense won’t be able to contain Oregon State’s shooting. Expect a comfortable win for the Beavers. Final Score Prediction: Oregon State wins and covers 81-63.