Scott Delaney
Wednesday ...
40-Dime OREGON STATE ... Gotta roll with the Beavers in this non-conference showdown. After all, when you research a game, make contact with members of the media and calls to different areas where you can reach out to people, and the consensus thought is: "We don't know when that team will win another ball game ..."
That's not a good sign, espeically when there's a hungry Oregon State team coming to town off a road loss in Nebraska, and looking to we avenge a defeat that displayed an uncharacteristic offensive side of the Beavers.
After putting up a minimum of 60 points in six straight, OSU lost to Big Red, 50-44 on Saturday. I don't think that'll happen here. Though I do believe the Flames will be stingy and pressing, I think the Beavers have the better offense to break into the 50s.
After Sunday's loss to DePaul the Flames are mired in a six-game losing streak after a season opening win over Illinois-Springfield.
Oregon State is holding opponents to 57.3 points per game, best in the Pacific-10 Conference and 15th best in the NCAA, while its field-goal percentage defense (38.2) is ranked No. 37. Look for that defense to contribute to Illinois-Chicago's ongoing woes this season and lead us to the easy win and cover.
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