Portland Pilots vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Looking to win big? The Pilots and Ducks face off at 11:00 ET on BTN. The Ducks are hosting the game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Oregon is favored by -26.5 vs. Portland.
PORTLAND PILOTS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland Pilots +26.5
This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ducks.
- Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Portland at +26.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Can The Pilots Secure a Win at Eugene?
Portland Pilots Recent Game/Games
Portland’s season got off to a rough start with a 94-53 home loss to UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. The Pilots entered the game as +7.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 41 points. The game’s total points reached 147, just under the 149.5 O/U line.
Portland trailed 47-28 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing another 47 from the Gauchos.
Portland’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 30.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 16.1% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-31 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 61.5% of their shots, making 8 of 13 attempts.
Vukasin Masic led the Pilots with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 69.2% overall and 40% from three-point range. Jason Fontenet II added 21 points in 21 minutes, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 88.9% from the field.
Despite giving up 94 points, the Portland Pilots held their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field, including 16% from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 31 attempts. The Pilots also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 8 attempts, shooting 61%.
Inside the arc, Portland’s defense allowed 15 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is It the Ducks Game to Lose at Home?
Oregon opened their season with a dominant 79-48 win over Montana on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Ducks were -18.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 127 fell well short of the 152-point O/U line.
Oregon took control early, leading 44-20 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they outscored Montana 35-28, maintaining their defensive intensity while cruising to victory.
Oregon put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 45% from the field and hitting 9 of 25 from deep for 36%. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they connected on 69.6% of their free throws, going 16 for 23 from the line.
Nate Bittle led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 60% from three-point range. Joe Pridgen also grabbed 9 boards, adding 14 points on 6 of 7 shooting. The Ducks finished with 13 offensive rebounds and 16 assists as a team.
Oregon’s defense held their opponent to 48 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Ducks gave up 27 made field goals on 60 attempts.
Defensively, Oregon allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts (51%) and 9 threes on 25 attempts (36%). Their opponent also went 16/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%.