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posted January 10, 2008 at 18:30 in NCAA B Articles

The 23rd-ranked Stanford Cardinal, (12-2 SU, 6-8 ATS, 3-10-1 O/U) got back to their winning ways by beating conference rival USC 52-46 last Saturday after having their seven-game winning streak snapped in their previous contest, losing to UCLA 76-67 just two days prior.

The Oregon State Beavers, (6-8 SU, 6-7 ATS, 7-6 O/U) are playing atrocious basketball at the moment, having lost four consecutive games heading into this matchup, with their most recent loss coming at the hands of Arizona State on Saturday, 72-53.

The Cardinal are averaging a solid 72.8 points per game on 46.6 percent shooting and have fielded one of the nation’s best defensive teams as well, allowing just 56.8 points per game on 39.4 percent shooting from the field.

Oregon State is having all sorts of problems offensively and is averaging just 63.2 points per game on a dismal 39.4 percent shooting mark from the field while allowing 62.0 points per game defensively 43.3 percent shooting.

7-foot sophomore center Brook Lopez leads the Cardinal in scoring, averaging 15.8 points and7.6 rebounds per game while Oregon State sophomore guard Seth Tarver leads the Beavers in scoring, averaging 12.5 points per game.

Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my NCAAB Betting Free Pick.

Key Cardinal Trends

The Cardinal are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.

The Cardinal are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games following three or more consecutive home games.

The Cardinal are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games.

Key Beavers Trends

The Beavers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following an ATS loss.

The Beavers are 0-4 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

The Beavers are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games.

Key Totals Trends

The Over is 4-0 in Cardinal last four Thursday games.

The Under is 9-1 in Cardinal last ten overall.

The Under is 7-2 in Beavers last nine games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.

The Under is 9-3 in Beavers last 12 vs. Pacific-Ten.

Key Head-to-Head Trends

The Cardinal are 8-0 ATS in the last eight meetings in Oregon St

The Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.

The Cardinal are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Analysis: With home losses to teams like Tennessee Tech and Montana State, it’s easy to see this Oregon State team is no match for the Cardinal in this contest, let alone any of the other teams in the Pac-10 this season. Take the Cardinal to cruise to an easy victory tonight behind their terrific defense.

NCAAB Free Picks: Stanford -9.5 Points

09:00 PM EST NCAAB Betting Odds

Stanford -9½ -110

Oregon State +9½ -110

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