Oregon Ducks Focused on NCAA Tournament Bid Despite Key Injury; Expected to Excel at Home Game against Colorado
In a key matchup between the third and fourth place teams in the Pac-12, the Colorado Buffaloes (20-9, 11-7 Pac-12) will face off against the Oregon Ducks (19-10, 11-7
Game outlook
In a key matchup between the third and fourth place teams in the Pac-12, the Colorado Buffaloes (20-9, 11-7 Pac-12) will face off against the Oregon Ducks (19-10, 11-7 Pac-12) on Thursday. Colorado is coming off a home win over Stanford, while Oregon suffered a tough loss to #6 Arizona. The Buffaloes previously defeated the Ducks by 16 points earlier in the season. Tipoff is set for 9:00 EST at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon, airing on ESPN2. Oregon is favored to win, with the current line set at Oregon -2.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buffaloes +120 | Ducks -145
Spread: Buffaloes +2.5 (-110) | Ducks -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon will win straight-up is 59%.
Colorado Buffaloes
In a critical battle for third place in the Pac-12, Colorado comes into the game with positive momentum, having won their last four games. Led by standout players KJ Simpson and Tristan da Silva, the Buffaloes are poised for a strong finish to the season. They are currently on the cusp of making it to the NCAA tournament but will need to secure wins in their remaining two games to solidify their spot. Despite facing some injury concerns with players like Cody Williams and Julian Hammond III, Colorado's strong offensive performance and solid defensive stats make them a formidable opponent as they aim to secure their tournament bid. 4 wins in a row. 2 games to go. #GoBuffs 🦬 pic.twitter.com/QUNtb1vOeR