The Washington Huskies (9-8) travel to face off against the Oregon Ducks (15-3) on Tuesday, January 21st. This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene and televised on BTN. Both Washington and Oregon will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:00 ET.
Washington Huskies vs Oregon Ducks
The Huskies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies fell to 9-8 on the season after a 69-58 loss to Purdue on Wednesday. Washington, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 144.5 over/under line.
Washington led 30-22 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 47. Their inability to maintain their defensive intensity after the break was a key factor in the loss.
The Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games
Oregon’s season record dropped to 15-3 after a 65-58 home loss to Purdue on Saturday. The Ducks, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Oregon led 31-30 at halftime but managed only 27 points in the second half while allowing 35. The game’s total points were 123, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
Huskies Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Huskies managed just 58 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range (9/22). Their effective field goal percentage was 51.1%, and they hit 64.3% of their free throws (9/14). They grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
Great Osobor was a standout, going 8/9 from the field and hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 28 points and 9 rebounds. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Braden Smith added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Ducks Offense Breakdown
Oregon’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points while shooting 36% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44%, and they connected on only 24.1% of their three-point attempts, going 7 for 29 from deep.
At the free-throw line, the Ducks were efficient, hitting 15 of 17 attempts for 88.2%. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 7 for 20 from the field. Braden Smith dished out 7 assists, and Nate Bittle added 18 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.
Huskies Team Defense
Washington’s defense gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 20 made field goals on 47 attempts.
From three-point range, Washington’s opponents hit 9 of 22 shots, shooting 40%. They also went 9/14 from the free-throw line.
Ducks Team Defense
Washington’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 44% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 11/25 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Washington’s defense conceded 9/22 shooting, or 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9, shooting 64%. Washington gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Huskies vs Ducks Trends
- Through their last five road contests, the Huskies offense has averaged 62 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Washington posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Across the Ducks last ten home games, the team averaged 77 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 9-1 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Huskies have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Ducks have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 0-3 against the spread.
Huskies vs Ducks Prediction
In this Ducks vs. Ducks matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Ducks at -13.5. While we project the Ducks to win 77-71, our recommendation is to bet on the Huskies for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 146.5 and given that our model is projecting 148 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:January 21, 2025 Oregon Ducks, Washington Huskies