Oregon State Beavers NCAA Basketball Betting
The Oregon State Beavers are on a generational Cinderella March Madness run. For the first time since 1982, the Beavers are in the Sweet Sixteen. Most importantly, the Beavers are one of the biggest money makers on the college basketball board. Coach Wayne Tinkle is the engineer of this turnaround. Oregon State has languished in the shadows for decades. But Tinkle has ignited what was once a regular participant in March Madness. On Saturday, Oregon State will find themselves as underdogs to Loyola Chicago. All things considered, the Beavers wouldn’t have it any other way.
2020-21 Oregon State Beavers At a Glance
National Championship Odds: +4000
Sweet Sixteen Matchup Odds:
Oregon State Beavers +6.5
Loyola Chicago Ramblers -6.5
Total: 125.5
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the Oregon State Beavers will face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in the Sweet Sixteen Round of the NCAA Tournament. Tipoff time is 2:40 p.m. ET with television coverage on CBS. This game will be played at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana. Oregon State opened as a 6.5-point favorite with a total set for 126.5.
In the first round, Oregon State stunned Tennessee for a 70-56 win as 8.5-point dogs. Following that was an 80-70 NCAA basketball odds upset over Oklahoma State as 6-point dogs. Oregon State is on fire with 12 payouts in their last 13 games. Seven of their last eight games cleared the total. Now OSU is 19-12 straight up, 20-9-1 against the spread, and 18-12 over the total. Oregon State ranks 213th in the nation for scoring and 116th for points allowed.
The top player on the Beavers is senior guard Ethan Thompson with 15.6 points per game. Thompson scored 26 points in the win over Oklahoma State.
In the opening round, Loyola Chicago beat Georgia Tech 71-60 as 5-point chalk. Top-seeded Illinois lost to the Ramblers 71-58 as 7-point favorites in the next round. With that, Loyola Chicago carries strong 2021 March Madness Betting momentum. The Ramblers have gotten the money in five straight games. Loyola Chicago now stands as 26-4 straight up, 18-9-1 against the spread, and 13-15 under the total. National metrics show the Ramblers ranked 174th for scoring and 1st for points allowed. Loyola Chicago ranks 4th for defensive rebounding and 5th for field goal percentage.
Senior center Cameron Krutwig leads Loyola Chicago. Krutwig is averaging 15.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. This is the third straight year that Krutwig has averaged 14.8 points per game or better. So too was he named 2021 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year.
Overall, Oregon State is 15-5 against the spread as dogs. OSU has paid in five straight neutral court games. And in non-conference action, Oregon State is 4-3 on the board. OSU is 13-7 over the total as dogs. The Beavers 4-1 to the over on neutral courts. In non-conference games, Oregon State is 4-3 to the over.
Loyola Chicago is 17-8 against the spread as chalk. The Ramblers are 5-1 on the board in neutral court action. And Loyola Chicago is 5-2 vs. the spread in non-conference matchups. Loyola Chicago is 12-14 under the total as chalk. The Ramblers are 5-2 over the total in non-conference games. While on neutral courts, the Ramblers are 4-2 to the over.
On this occasion, Loyola Chicago will be in what is for them a unique online sportsbook role. Public sentiment makes the Ramblers the square’s choice. Casual gamblers are caught up in the Sister Jean thing. Compared to Oregon State, the Ramblers are the better-known brand. Thus, wise guys are considering Oregon State. OSU will likely get an enhanced price due to oddsmakers knowing of the Loyola Chicago popularity with the masses. Oregon State is one of the most profitable teams on the board in 2020-21. Stealth success attracts wise guys.
Oregon State Beavers Seasons (2000)
| SEASON |
RECORD |
NCAA TOURNAMENT RESULT |
| 2019-20 |
18-13 |
Tournament Cancelled |
| 2018-19 |
28-13 |
- |
| 2017-18 |
16-16 |
- |
| 2016-17 |
5-27 |
- |
| 2015-16 |
19-13 |
Lost First Round |
| 2014-15 |
17-14 |
- |
| 2013-14 |
16-16 |
- |
| 2012-13 |
14-16 |
- |
| 2011-12 |
21-15 |
- |
| 2010-11 |
11-20 |
- |
| 2009-10 |
14-18 |
- |
| 2008-09 |
18-18 |
- |
| 2007-08 |
6-25 |
- |
| 2006-07 |
11-21 |
- |
| 2005-06 |
13-18 |
- |
| 2004-05 |
17-15 |
- |
| 2003-04 |
12-16 |
- |
| 2002-03 |
13-15 |
- |
| 2001-02 |
12-17 |
- |
| 2000-01 |
10-20 |
- |
NCAA Basketball Teams
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