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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Matchups and Handicap: California Baptist vs Oregon State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Both programs are under new leadership, but their early returns could not be more different. Oregon State looks like one of November's surprise teams after a dominant opener, while California Baptist is adjusting to a stripped roster and a new conference. The gap in early-season form is the foundation of this handicap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Oregon State Thrives Under Justin Joyner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Oregon State appears to know what it is doing these days. After making what looks like a home-run football hire in JaMarcus Shephard, the Beavers moved on from the Wayne Tinkle era and took a chance on Justin Joyner, who arrives from Dusty May's national title staff at Michigan in his first head-coaching job. Pac-12 sources were issuing alerts throughout fall practice that Joyner was cooking up something in Corvallis with his remade roster, and the Beavers delivered in a big way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
OSU Transfers Shine in the Opener<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Oregon State humiliated Big Sky opponent Weber State 102-61, with seven players scoring in double figures. Former Buffalo guard Daniel Freitag began his Beavers career with 23 points, suggesting his nearly 20 points per game in the MAC last season was no fluke. Former Fresno State forward DeShawn Gory added 17 points in his debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Oregon State Offense Spreads the Wealth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Having seven double-digit scorers in one game shows how balanced this Oregon State attack can be. That depth makes it difficult for opponents to key on any one player and gives Joyner the ability to keep pressure on throughout the game, which is valuable when laying a big number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
California Baptist Starts Over Under Kyle Getter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
California Baptist also has a new coach, as Rick Croy left to join Randy Bennett's staff at Arizona State and Kyle Getter arrived from Micah Shrewsberry's Notre Dame staff. Getter inherits a roster that was effectively stripped after the Lancers made their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance out of the WAC, where they gave Kansas a real battle in the opening round, before moving this season to the geographically preferable Big West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lancers Lost Their Shooting Touch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Lancers no longer have Dominique Daniels, one of the nation's top scorers last season at 23.2 points per game and a linchpin of recent California Baptist offenses. His absence was felt in the home opener against North Florida, which made the long trip west and earned a 71-63 win. California Baptist struggled badly from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 27 three-point attempts as the post-Daniels and Getter eras began inauspiciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
CBU vs OSU Betting Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nCBU vs OSU Key Injuries and Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nCalifornia Baptist vs Oregon State ATS and Total Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
ATS Pick: Oregon State -18.5 (-108).<\/strong> Oregon State looks like a potential go-with team in November, and it makes sense to get on board early. The Beavers have depth, scoring balance, and a new coach who clearly has his team ready. California Baptist is starting over with a stripped roster and just lost at home while shooting poorly from three. The line has moved two points, but Oregon State's ceiling is high enough to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nTotal Pick: Under 155.5 (-105).<\/strong> California Baptist's offense struggled badly in its opener, scoring just 63 points with a 4-of-27 performance from three. Without Daniels, the Lancers lack a go-to scorer, and they may struggle to contribute their share of points against an energized Oregon State team. The total has climbed two points from the opener, offering value on the under.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nCalifornia Baptist vs Oregon State Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nFinal Score Prediction for California Baptist vs Oregon State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Oregon State has the momentum, the depth, and a new coach who looks like the real deal, while California Baptist is still searching for offense after losing its star scorer. Expect the Beavers to roll to another lopsided win that covers the spread, with the Lancers' limited offense keeping the total under.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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