CAL BAPTIST LANCERS @ OREGON ST BEAVERS

Freitag sets the early tone

Daniel Freitag opened Oregon State’s season with 23 points, seven rebounds and three steals against Weber State, making his defensive pressure and ability to get to the line an early test for the Lancers.

Cal Baptist needs cleaner perimeter offense

Cal Baptist went 4-for-27 from three in its opener, while Jordan Muller scored 15 points.

A new-look Beaver roster

Oregon State’s official preview says the Beavers have one returning player and 12 newcomers, with Josiah Lake II the lone holdover.

Last season’s meeting went the Lancers’ way

California Baptist won 75-69 at Oregon State on Nov. 29, 2025, giving both teams a recent reference point despite roster turnover.

No injuries listed on the matchup tracker

The matchup injury tracker lists no reported injuries for either team, but it is not official confirmation.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Consider Cal Baptist plus the points at a big number

If +18.5 is available, consider Cal Baptist at that spread; one projection has Oregon State winning by 16.

Under 155.5 if that total is available

Under 155.5 is a possible lean because one projection totals 148 points.

Skip Oregon State’s steep moneyline

Oregon State’s prices around -3000 offer little return, so the spread is a more useful way to express a view on the expected margin.