The ninth-ranked Arizona Wildcats (14-4) take on the struggling Oregon State Beavers (9-9) in a PAC-12 showdown on Thursday, January 25 at 11:00 PM ET at the Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. The Wildcats are heavy favorites to succeed, with a point spread having them at -18.5 (-110)

The Wildcats have gone 4-1 overall in their last five games, while currently on a two-game win streak. Their previous success was a 77-71 triumph over the UCLA Bruins, as Pelle Larsson had 22 points and the Wildcats came back from being down 19 points to win.

Caleb Love continues to be the face of this offense, as he averages 18.2 points per game and shoots 43.1 percent from the field. He also connects on 85.3 percent while at the foul line, making him a threat in late-game situations.

The Wildcats are getting 89.6 points per game and are making 48.8 percent of their shots. They do an excellent job at moving the basketball to find open teammates and provide many scoring opportunities, as they average 19.2 assists a game.

They are allowing their opponents to average 71.6 points per game, which is a great difference between their offenses. They also pile on 44.1 rebounds, 3.4 blocks, and 9.3 steals per matchup.

The Beavers have lost their last five straight games and need something to rejuvenate their season. A big win here would be an overwhelming success, but they have to have a lot in their favor. Their most recent defeat was a 90-57 blowout to the Colorado Buffaloes.

Jordan Pope leads their offensive charge with 17.0 points, 44.0 percent shooting from the field, and 86.3 percent from the foul line per game. He also leads them in assists with 3.5 each game.

The Beavers are getting 69.6 points per game and are making 43.2 percent of their shots. They do not display good ball movement and will likely struggle offensively here, as they average 11.3 assists per game.

They are giving their opponents an opportunity to win since they allow 71.9 points per game, making them have a negative ratio in comparison to their offense. They also accumulate 34.0 rebounds, 3.9 blocks, and 6.4 steals a game.

MyBookie showcases their betting odds for this matchup, with the Arizona Wildcats as heavy 18.5-point favorites. Looking at market insights, they predict that the Wildcats have a 95.3 percent probability of winning.

The Wildcats lead in every statistical category you can think of and have a huge advantage. While they have an opportunity to win by a landslide, they should be able to maintain a lead relative to the spread.