Oregon Ducks vs South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an opening round matchup in the Midwest Region, the 11th-seeded Oregon will face off against the sixth-seeded South Carolina on Thursday afternoon. Oregon secured a spot in the tournament by defeating Colorado in the Pac-12 Tournament, while South Carolina suffered a loss to Auburn in the SEC Tournament. This will be the first meeting between the two teams as Division I opponents. With South Carolina as the current betting favorite at -1, it is sure to be a highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Ducks -104 | Gamecocks -116

Spread: Ducks +1 (-110) | Gamecocks -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Carolina will win straight-up is 54%.

Oregon Ducks

Oregon finished their season with a four-game winning streak, culminating in a victory over Colorado in the Pac-12 title game. This win secured their spot in the field with a 23-11 overall record. Leading the team was N'Faly Dante with 25 points and nine rebounds. The Ducks are ranked 124th in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 75.3 points per game. Defensively, they allow 71.9 points per game. Oregon shoots 45.7% from the field as a team and 33.6% from beyond the arc. Zarzuela, Barthelemy, and Bittle are sidelined with injuries, impacting the team's lineup. They have a power ranking of 117, ranking 125th in offense and 174th in defense. The team's stats include shooting 45.67% from the field and making 71.47% of free throws, while defensively allowing 45.33% field goals and 72.15% free throws. Oregon averages 34.21 rebounds and 13.76 assists per game. Up and under! Tracey gives the Ducks a four-point lead, 66-62. 2:42 to play. #GoDucks 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/SF2CnOoTvO