California Golden Bears vs Oregon Ducks Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, the writer discusses the upcoming college basketball game between California and Oregon in the Pac-12 Conference. The game will take place at Matthew Knight
Game outlook
In this content, the writer discusses the upcoming college basketball game between California and Oregon in the Pac-12 Conference. The game will take place at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. It is noted that this is the first meeting between the two teams in the 2023-24 season, and the Ducks are looking for their third consecutive win against the Golden Bears. The point spread opens with Oregon as an 8.5-point favorite at home, and the total points to be scored is set at 150.5. The writer also mentions that despite being the favorite, the betting line has not moved for Oregon.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Bears +285 | Ducks -370
Spread: Golden Bears +8 (-110) | Ducks -8 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon will win straight-up is 79%.
California Golden Bears
The California Golden Bears have had a mixed start to their conference play, with three consecutive losses followed by two consecutive wins. Their most recent victory, a comeback against Colorado in which they erased a 20-point deficit, showcased their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. Junior guard Jaylon Tyson has consistently been a standout performer, leading the team in scoring with an average of 20.7 points per game. In terms of rankings, California is currently ranked No. 162 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 126 in the KenPom rankings. Their offensive performance has been solid, averaging 75.50 points per game and shooting 43.05% from the field. Defensively, they have struggled, allowing an average of 76.44 points per game and allowing opponents to shoot 45.45% from the field. Overall, California has a record of 22-12 this season, with an 8-8 ATS (against the spread) record.