Purdue Boilermakers vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Boilermakers and Ducks. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on NBC, and it’s hosted by the Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Oregon is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Purdue.
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oregon Ducks -2.5
This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Ducks.
- Not only will Oregon pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Boilermakers Make it Happen in Eugene?
Purdue Boilermakers Recent Game/Games
Purdue improved to 14-4 on the season with a 69-58 road win over Washington on Wednesday. The Boilermakers, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.
After trailing 30-22 at halftime, Purdue turned things around by outscoring Washington 47-28 in the second half.
Purdue’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on just 3 of 13 attempts from beyond the arc, hitting 23.1%, while their two-point shooting was strong at 59.5% (22/37). The Boilermakers also made 16 of 22 free throws, good for 72.7%.
Great Osobor was a standout performer, scoring 28 points on 8 of 9 shooting, including 5 of 5 from three-point range. He also added 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Braden Smith added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Purdue’s defense held their opponent to 58 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 20 of 47 attempts. Inside the arc, the Boilermakers gave up 11 of 25 shooting for 44%.
From three-point range, Purdue’s defense allowed 9 of 22 shooting, or 40%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 for 64%. Purdue gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Do the Ducks Have What it Takes at Home?
Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games
The Ducks improved to 15-2 on the season with a narrow 82-81 win over Penn State on Sunday. Oregon entered the game as -2.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.
Oregon led 41-34 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 themselves. Despite the win, the Ducks will likely focus on tightening up their defense moving forward.
Oregon’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 82 points on 54.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.4%. They were especially strong inside, hitting 65.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36.4% from beyond the arc. The Ducks also dished out 22 assists, with Jackson Shelstad leading the way with 8 dimes.
Freddie Dilione hit 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep and finishing with 21 points in just 24 minutes. Nick Kern added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Shelstad contributed 17 points, shooting 70% from the field and 60% from three.
Even with Oregon allowing 81 points, their defense couldn’t slow down the opposing offense, which shot 45% from the field. The Ducks gave up 49% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 24 of 49 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Oregon’s defense allowed 7 made threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 12 of those attempts, shooting 85% from the stripe.