Oregon State Beavers vs St Mary's Gaels Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Oregon State Beavers return on the road Wednesday night with a game in Moraga, CA, inside the University Credit Union Pavilion at 11:00 PM against the Saint Mary's Gales on the road Wednesday night with a game in Moraga, CA, inside the University Credit Union Pavilion at 11:00 PM against the Saint Mary's Gaels. Oregon State has 10 wins and 11 losses heading into Wednesday. The Saint Mary's gales returned home Wednesday night with 17 wins and three losses thus far this season. State comes into Wednesday having lost three of the last five, following the 17-point home loss to Pacific in their last outing. St. Mary's returns home Wednesday night following an 8-point road loss in its last outing to end a lengthy winning streak. Read more about this Oregon State vs Saint Mary's prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!

Oregon State tries to end losing

The Oregon State Beavers offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 71 points on 43% shooting from the floor, but the Beavers have averaged only 69 points per game during their last three losses. Defensively, Oregon State is allowing 74.4 points per game this season, but has allowed 81.3 over its last three losses. Defensively, Oregon State was severely outmatched in their last outing, giving up 81 points on 54% shooting for the floor, and Pacific knocked down 9 triples. Offensively, Oregon State scored 64 points after 32 in each half on 42% shooting from the floor, but the Beavers shot only 25% from beyond the arc. Oregon State lost the rebounding battle by 6 and turned the ball over 9 times in the loss. Yaak Yaak led the way for the Oregon State offense, as the only starter in double figures with 13 points on six shots in 21 minutes. The entire Oregon State bench combined to score 22 points between 7 players.

Josiah Lake II leads the Oregon State offense this season with 13 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. Dez White is second on the roster with 10.3 points per game. Isaiah Sy averages 10 points, good enough for 3rd of the team. Johan Munch is averaging 7 points per game this season, but he has played just 19 times. Big man Yaak Yaak is averaging 6.6 points in nearly 16 minutes per game, but has played just 16 times this season.

Key Injury Report for Oregon State:

• None

Saint Mary’s tries to keep it rolling

The Saint Mary's offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 78.7 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, St. Mary's has been just as strong, holding opponents to 65 points per game through 20 games played. Offensively, St. Mary's had one of their worst games of the season last time out, scoring just 54 points on 32% shooting from the floor and 18% from beyond the arc. Defensively, St. Mary's was outmatched, giving up 62 points on 41% shooting from the floor. St. Mary's won the rebounding battle by three, but turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Paulius Murauskas led the way for the Saint Mary's offense against Santa Clara, the only starter in double digits with 12 points on seven shots in 36 minutes. Joshua Dent added a second-best eight points on 13 shots in 40 minutes of action. Big man Andrew McKeever led the way off the Saint Mary’s bench with eight points on eight shots in 25 minutes of action.

Paulius Murauskas leads Saint Mary's offense this season with 19.2 points per game. Joshua Dent is second team, averaging 13.2 points to go along with a team-leading 5 assists per contest. Mikey Lewis is tied for second on the team, averaging 13.2 points in just over 26 minutes per game. Big man Andrew McKeever is 4th on the team, averaging 8.8 points, and leads the way, pulling in 9.6 rebounds per game.

Key Injury Report for St. Mary’s

• Kevin Gad (Out) - Shoulder

Oregon State vs Saint Mary’s Pick

• Oregon State vs Saint Mary’s Spread Pick

Saint Mary's is the better team in this matchup and will get back to their winning ways on Wednesday night. The Gaels are better on both sides of the ball and will have no issue in this game. St. Mary's averages more than 7 points per game and allows more than 9 points per game. Look for Saint Mary's to control this game from the onset as they overwhelm a terrible Oregon State team. Take the Gaels to get the win and cover at home for their 7th conference win of the season as they look to climb back up the conference standings.

• Oregon State vs Saint Mary’s Over/Under Pick

Saint Mary's scores the ball well, but Oregon State will continue its offensive struggles on Wednesday. Look for Saint Mary's to control this game on both sides of the floor as they set the tone and play to their pace. St. Mary's will win this game without an issue, but will stifle Oregon State for 40 minutes. Take the under on Wednesday night at Saint Mary's rolls to the easy home win and cover.