The Oregon Ducks (16-3) travel to face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-9) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis and televised on BTN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.
Oregon Ducks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Ducks Are Coming Off A Win
Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games
Oregon improved to 16-3 on the season with an 82-71 win over Washington on Tuesday. The Ducks, who were -12.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s total points of 153 went over the 145.5 O/U line.
Oregon led 34-32 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Washington 48-39.
The Golden Gophers Are Coming Off A Win
Minnesota Golden Gophers Recent Game/Games
Minnesota improved to 10-9 on the season with a 72-67 win over Iowa on Tuesday. The Gophers were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Minnesota led 32-28 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 139 fell under the O/U line of 150.5.
Ducks Offense Breakdown
Oregon put up 82 points in their latest game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 18 three-point tries. At the free-throw line, the Ducks were 14 of 18, good for 77.8%.
TJ Bamba led the way with 21 points, and Great Osobor added 20, despite shooting just 37.5%. Vazoumana Diallo was efficient, hitting 77.8% of his shots, while Tyler Harris and Brandon Angel both shot over 66%, with Angel making 70% of his attempts. Oregon also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.
Golden Gophers Offense Breakdown
In their recent game, Minnesota scored 72 points, shooting 41.4% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they connected on 70.8% of their free throws, going 17 for 24 from the line.
Owen Freeman and Payton Sandfort each scored 21 points, with Freeman shooting 71.4% from the field. Sandfort struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 8 threes. Dawson Garcia added 20 points, while Femi Odukale contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Ducks Team Defense
Oregon’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Ducks gave up 25 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 58% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Oregon’s opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. The Ducks also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 77%. Oregon allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Golden Gophers Team Defense
Oregon’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 25 of 43 two-point attempts, a 58% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Oregon’s defense conceded 6 threes on 18 attempts, with the opposing team also making 14 of 18 free throws. The Ducks gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Ducks vs Golden Gophers Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Oregon has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 9-1 while averaging 77 points per game.
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Golden Gophers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Ducks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 0-3.
Ducks vs Golden Gophers Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Golden Gophers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 136.5 and our model has the Ducks and Golden Gophers finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers, Oregon Ducks