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Oregon State’s season profile shows a team that can score in multiple ways and protect the ball well enough to keep games in its control. The Beavers shot 42.7% from the field, 35.0% from three, and 77.2% at the free throw line, while producing 71.1 points per game and 32.4 rebounds per game. Their efficiency numbers are solid enough to separate from a mid-tier opponent when the game is played on their floor. The recent schedule also shows they can hang in stronger environments, with a narrow loss at Gonzaga and a home win over San Diego in their late-season stretch. Weber State brings a better scoring average at 81.2 points per game and a stronger rebounding mark at 37.0 per game, but its profile is more volatile. The Wildcats shot 46.9% overall and 34.9% from three, yet their 73.4% free throw shooting and 16.7 opponent field goal percentage allowed in the efficiency data leave them more exposed against a disciplined home favorite. Recent form is also a concern: Weber State lost its last two games, including a road defeat at Portland State and a neutral-site loss to Eastern Washington. On balance, Oregon State’s home edge and steadier overall efficiency make the Beavers the more dependable side.
Oregon State is the clear side in this matchup, with a home-court advantage, a stronger efficiency profile, and a more stable recent run than Weber State. The Wildcats can score, but their road record and recent two-game skid make it hard to trust them to keep this close for long. Oregon State’s shooting efficiency, free throw edge, and stronger home record point to a controlled home win, with the Beavers projected to finish around 84-64.
