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Michigan State Favored Over Oregon in Highly Anticipated Big 10 Matchup

In this content, we discuss the upcoming game between Oregon and No. 9 Michigan State in East Lansing. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in the Big 10 conference, although they previously faced off in November 2022 with Michigan State emerging as the victor. Michigan State is currently the betting favorite with an opening line of -8.5, which has not changed. Stay tuned for more updates on this Oregon vs. Michigan State prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Ducks +280 | Spartans -353
• Spread: Ducks +8.5 (-110) | Spartans -8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 78%.

Oregon vs Michigan St. Stats

Oregon Ducks

Oregon recently suffered their fourth straight loss, dropping them out of the top 25 rankings and to 36th in the Net Rankings. In their latest game against Michigan, they were narrowly defeated 80-76 despite Jackson Shelstad's 18-point performance. The Ducks' struggles were highlighted by their limited trips to the free-throw line compared to Michigan. Overall, Oregon ranks 38th overall with Nate Bittle and Shelstad leading the team in scoring. Offensively, the Ducks shoot 45.9% from the field and 33.1% from three-point range, while defensively allowing 42.8% shooting from opponents. Their power ranking is at 240, with offensive and defensive rankings of #120 and #161, respectively. Oregon's main focus will be improving their offensive efficiency and defensive performance moving forward.

Michigan St. Spartans Analysis

Michigan State recently suffered losses in Los Angeles against USC and UCLA, marking their first back-to-back losses of the season. Despite the defeats, they rank 21st in the Net Rankings and 16th overall according to KenPom. They are led by Jaden Akins, who averages 13.5 points per game. The team excels in rebounding but struggles with three-point shooting. Defensively, they allow 39.7% shooting and have a strong defensive rebounding percentage. Overall, Michigan State has a power ranking of 113 and ranks 62nd in offense and 58th in defense. They have a record of 18-4 and are statistically strong in various aspects of the game.

Oregon Ducks Face Uphill Battle Against Dominant Michigan State Spartans

The Ducks are currently facing a challenging situation after their recent defeat against Michigan. It appears that they may not have the necessary strength to compete with the Spartans, particularly in rebounding. Moreover, Oregon has suffered from a series of losses, making them the underdogs in the upcoming match. On the other hand, Michigan State has displayed a strong performance at home, remaining undefeated with an impressive track record. Previous encounters with Pac-12 teams have resulted in significant victories for the Spartans. Although the outcome may not mirror those extreme differences in score, it is likely that Michigan State will dominate the game, driven by a desire to bounce back from recent setbacks against Oregon.

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