Oregon Favorites to Edge Out Michigan in Close Contest
5 when they host Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Michigan comes into the game off a loss to Texas Tech, while Oregon lost to #17 Alabama sending the game to overtime. The
Game outlook
5 when they host Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Michigan comes into the game off a loss to Texas Tech, while Oregon lost to #17 Alabama sending the game to overtime. The all-time series between the two teams is 4-2 in favor of Michigan but Oregon has won the last two meetings. Oregon is the favorite but the game should be lacking nothing in entertainment and competitiveness.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wolverines +120 | Ducks -145
Spread: Wolverines +2 (-110) | Ducks -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon will win straight-up is 59%.
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan is 4-3 going into their next game and are below average on the defensive end of the floor, ranking 265th in the nation in scoring defense by allowing 75 points per game. They hit 49.77% of their field goals, 37.50% of their three pointers and 65.08% from the free-throw line, while allowing opponents to make 43.31% of their field goals and 72.57% from the free-throw line. They average 38 rebounds, 14.86 assists, 12.57 turnovers, 33.43 defensive rebounds and 12.29 defensive assists per game. Jaelin Llewellyn and Jace Howard remain as out due to injuries.
Oregon Ducks Analysis
Oregon Ducks have struggled to a 4-2 record and are looking to get back in the win column after their second straight loss during the third-place game of the Emerald Coast Classic. They had a lead as high as seven in the first half, but succumbed to an 11-2 run from Alabama to end the first half, and eventually lost to the #17 ranked team by 18 points. N'Faly Dante leads the team in scoring, averaging 16 points and 21 rebounds per game, while Jermaine Couisnard is the second highest scorer with 24 points, five rebounds and six assists in the last match against Alabama. Oregon averages 81.5 points on offense, but have below average defensive play, allowing 73.3 points per game. They also have a few players suffering from injuries, with Dante slated to return late December and Bittle late January.