Oregon Ducks vs Portland Pilots Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Portland vs Oregon NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Eugene.

Portland vs Oregon Prediction

Planning on watching today's Pilots and Ducks game? Catch the action at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on BTN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Oregon is favored by -26.5 at home against Portland.

Portland vs. Oregon Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Portland Pilots at Oregon Ducks
Where: Eugene at Matthew Knight Arena
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds ORE -26.5, PORT +3266 | ORE -15666 O/U 153.5

Pilots Preview: Will Portland Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Portland Pilots Recent Game/Games

The Pilots opened their season with a rough 94-53 loss to UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. Despite being +7.5 point underdogs, Portland struggled to keep it close, failing to cover the spread.

Portland trailed 47-28 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 147 fell just under the O/U line of 149.5.

Pilots Offense Breakdown

Portland's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 53 points while shooting 30.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with a dismal 16.1% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 31 attempts. They also shot 61.5% from the free-throw line and managed 11 offensive rebounds, finishing with just 7 assists as a team.

Vukasin Masic led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 69.2% overall and 40% from three. Jason Fontenet II added 21 points in 21 minutes, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 88.9% from the field. Kenny Pohto was also efficient, going 6 of 7 from the floor in 18 minutes.

Pilots Team Defense

Portland's defense gave up 94 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field. The Pilots allowed 15 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 42% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Portland's opponent shot 16%, hitting 5 of 31 three-point attempts. The Pilots also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Portland gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Ducks Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Oregon?

Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games

Oregon opened their season with a dominant 79-48 win over Montana on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Ducks were -18.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 152 O/U line.

Oregon took control early, leading 44-20 at halftime. They added 35 points in the 2nd half while holding Montana to 28 points, showcasing their defensive strength.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Oregon put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25, and connected on 51.4% of their two-point attempts.

The Ducks grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Nate Bittle led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3-of-5 from deep. Joe Pridgen was efficient, shooting 6-of-7 from the field and adding 9 boards.

Ducks Team Defense

Oregon's defense allowed 48 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, they went 18/35, good for 51% on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, the opposition shot 36%, making 9 of 25 attempts. Oregon also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 69%. On the boards, Oregon gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Pilots vs Ducks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Pilots last five road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 78. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
Across their last three home contests, Oregon has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 78 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pilots have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
The Ducks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.