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Photo Gallery: Ducks secure victory over Beavers in Pac-12 series finale

Photo Gallery: Ducks secure victory over Beavers in Pac-12 series finale

The Ducks and Beavers have played each other on the basketball floor 376 times and Wednesday night marked a milestone.

Oregon and OSU played for the final time as members of the same conference unless the two teams meet in Vegas for the Pac-12 tournament. Thankfully the good guys came out on top 78-71. It was also Dana Altman’s 750th career victory.

It was a close game throughout, just like the game a couple of weeks ago in Corvallis, but this time the Ducks were able to pull away late. Kwame Evans, Jr. scored 22 points, Jermaine Couisnard scored 16 and Brennan Rigsby came out of his slump and scored 14 points off the bench.

If this was truly the last Civil War in conference play, it was the perfect way to end this chapter of the series. Here are the best photos from the seven-point Duck victory.

 

Oregon MBB recap: Lack of three-point shooting dooms Ducks

Oregon had No. 3 Houston on the ropes, but couldn’t complete the rally and fell 66-56 inside Matthew Knight Arena.

This game was right there for the taking and an upset over No. 3 Houston was a real possibility. But Oregon never could find its three-point shooting prowess and the Cougars made them pay.

Houston came out with a 66-56 victory inside Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon coach Dana Altman is going to look at the stat sheet and his eyes are going directly to the three-point shooting line where his team was a dismal 3-of-22 from beyond the arc.

Even though they couldn’t find its range and seemingly nothing was going right, the Ducks never gave up and played the entire 40 minutes. They could have rolled over and called it a night with just under seven minutes left with the Cougars up 56-44, but the Ducks were able to manufacture a 12-2 run and with just 2:35 remaining, Oregon was down 60-54 and had the ball.

But a missed three and a made three for Houston on the other end sealed Oregon’s fate and the Ducks suffered their second loss on the season.

WATCH: Former NBA star Peja Stojaković and 5-star son Andrej get shots up in Matthew Knight Arena

It’s not every day you see an NBA legend and his son getting shots up at your favorite team’s gym.

On his official visit to Oregon, five-star recruit and small forward Andrej Stojaković took some three-point shots inside Matthew Knight Arena this past weekend.

As it so happens, Stojaković is the son of former NBA star Peja Stojaković and evidently, the shooting skills were passed down to the next generation. At 6-foot-7, the younger Stojaković is considered to be one of the best pure shooters in the country and the video shows it. He also has a similar stroke as his father, who won the NBA Three-Point Competition twice with the Sacramento Kings.

Although he is three inches shorter than his father, Andrej would fit right into Dana Altman’s system. But Oregon is competing for his services with the likes of Stanford, UCLA, Texas, and Duke.

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Rob Mullens is hopeful Autzen Stadium will be full of Duck fans in 2021

Oregon’s athletic department lost millions due to empty venues in 2020. Winning in multiple sports will help make up the deficit soon.

It was difficult to watch the Oregon Ducks play in an empty Autzen Stadium in 2020 for everyone involved. It stunk for the players, coaches, fans, and even opponents.

But according to Athletic Director Rob Mullens, the Ducks’ pocketbook took a worse hit than another Pac-12 quarterback in the sights of Noah Sewell.

“I have been riding on the hope wave for quite a while, and I’m still on the hope wave,” Mullens told Ryan Thorburn of The Register-Guard. “I am hopeful that vaccination is in fact the path to a full Autzen.”

Oregon lost a total of about $60 million of revenue mostly by having no fans inside Autzen or Matthew Knight Arena for the 2020-21 sports calendar season. A lot of big games were scheduled for last fall, including Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State visiting Autzen for the very first time. Ohio State has said they’ll pay Oregon $3.5 million to help make up for the Buckeyes not being able to make the trip to Eugene last year.

The Ducks also missed out on having rival Washington come to Eugene, a game that could have meant the Pac-12 North title.

Mullens is hoping the department can quickly make up the lost revenue in the next couple of seasons. Having highly successful programs in the big sports such as football and both basketball teams will ease the burden for sure.

Also, the eagerness of fans just being able to watch their favorite teams in person is going to go a long way. Mullens is grateful for the unwavering support the Duck fans have shown in this unusually difficult time.

I really appreciate how our fan base stepped up. I think that we are off to a great start and I think our season-ticket renewal will be something that is very high. People are excited to get back into Autzen Stadium, wanting to support the Ducks and to see the new video board and so much more. I’m confident, and really pleased at the support that we’ve received from our season ticket base.

Fans will a lot to cheer for in the 2021-22 season and let’s all hope venues such as Autzen, Matthew Knight Arena, PK Park, Jane Sanders Stadium and Hayward Field are never, ever empty on gameday again.

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Oregon State at Oregon college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Thursday’s Oregon State at Oregon sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Oregon State Beavers (15-12, 5-10 in Pac-12) stop by Matthew Knight Arena Thursday to play the in-state Pac-12-rival Oregon Ducks (21-7, 10-5 in Pac-12), in an 11 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Oregon State-Oregon odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Oregon State at Oregon: Three things you need to know

  1. Oregon State dropped its third consecutive game when it lost 74-73 to the Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday. Barring a Pac-12 Tournament win, the Beavers will likely miss their fourth straight NCAA Tournament.
  2. Oregon bounced back from its own loss to Arizona State by upsetting the Arizona Wildcats 73-72 in overtime Saturday. The Ducks are on track to earn their seventh NCAA Tournament bid in eight seasons.
  3. The Beavers upset the Ducks at home in their first meeting this season, winning 63-53 Feb. 8. Oregon State outscored Oregon 35-21 in the second half and had four starters score in double figures.

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Oregon State at Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon 78, Oregon State 61

Moneyline (ML)

Oregon State (+400) already got a miraculous upset-win at home against Oregon (-556) so you cannot anticipate the Ducks overlooking the Beavers in this one. The Ducks have struggled recently, going 3-3 overall in their last six games, but they are still just a half-game back of Arizona State for first place in the Pac-12. It’s kind of shocking to see Oregon as such a heavy favorite in this spot given Oregon State has won three straight and four out of five against the Ducks.

I am going to trust BetMGM’s projection on this game and PASS ON THE MONEYLINE because of poor value for both teams.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The fact the Ducks are laying 10 points is so stunning after looking at their season-long and head-to-head trends that I’d recommend TAKING OREGON -10 (-110). The only rationale I can see behind that being a horrible price is BetMGM making the Ducks pricier because they are such a public team. Otherwise, I cannot really figure it out. What I do know is the Ducks are 7-3 against the spread in home games versus winning teams while the Beavers are 3-4 ATS when playing winning teams on the road. Also, Oregon is 9-5 ATS as a home favorite with a 17.6-point average margin of victory.

Over/Under (O/U)

The trends overwhelmingly favor an OVER 135.5 (-110) bet on the total. Oregon and Oregon State are ranked first and second in Over percentages in the Pac-12 conference. Oregon has a 10-4 Over/Under record at home and Oregon State is 8-2 O/U in road games. The Over is 6-1 in the Beavers’ last seven games as a road underdog and 7-1 in the Ducks last eight games as a home favorite.

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Colorado at Oregon college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Colorado Buffaloes at Oregon Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and bets

The Oregon Ducks (18-6, 7-4 Pac-12) host the first-place Colorado Buffaloes (19-5, 9-3 Pac-12) at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene at 9 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Colorado-Oregon odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Buffaloes are ranked 15th in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll. The Ducks are ranked 18th.

Colorado at Oregon: Three things you need to know

1. Colorado heads into this one with a 1.5-game lead for first place in the Pac-12 conference standings ahead of Oregon, and two games ahead of Arizona. A win by the Buffaloes won’t clinch anything but will put them in commanding position for the regular-season conference title.

2. The Buffaloes are an impressive 19-5 straight up this season, but they’re just 5-3 SU in their eight true road contests, including losses in two of the past three away from home. They thumped USC 78-57 in their most recent road outing, Feb. 1.

3. Oregon will be looking to return the favor after losing 74-65 in Boulder back on Jan. 2, as the Buffs covered a two-point number with the Over (137) hitting.

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Colorado at Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon 75, Colorado 71

Moneyline (ML)

Colorado (+165) is a tempting play at this price level, especially given the fact they won the previous matchup outright. Oregon (-200) should be able to scratch out a win on their home court and keep the Buffs from running away with the Pac-12. AVOID, due to the chalky odds returning a profit of just $5 on a $10 bet.

Against the Spread (ATS)

COLORADO (+5.5, -128) is worth a small-unit play, although the Buffaloes’ Jekyll and Hyde performances at home, as opposed to the road, should give bettors some pause. Still, Oregon (-5.5, +105) has covered just one of the past five games overall, and the Ducks are 1-4 ATS in their past five games against teams with a winning percentage over .600.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 136.5 (+100) might be a nice little parlay with the Buffs against the spread. The Over is 4-1 in Colorado’s past five games while hitting in each of their past four following a straight-up win. The Over has connected in six in a row at home for Oregon, and the Over is 13-6-1 in the past 20 overall for the Ducks.

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USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The USC Trojans (15-3) visits Pac-12 rival Oregon Ducks (15-4) at the Matthew Knight Arena for a 11:00 p.m. ET tip off. We analyze the USC-Oregon odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

USC at Oregon: Three things you need to know

  1. USC tied Stanford atop the Pac-12 standings with a come-from-behind overtime upset over the Cardinals, 82-78, in their last game on Jan. 18.
  2. Despite Oregon’s impressive record, they allow slightly more points per game (68.8) than they score (68.5) in conference play.
  3. Both are playing at an elite level currently; the Trojans are 9-1 straight up and 7-3 against the spread in their last 10, while the Ducks are 8-2 outright but only 5-5 ATS.

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USC at Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Ducks 66, Trojans 62

Moneyline (ML)

The Trojans can continue their recent success against Oregon but actually wagering on that outcome is a different story. Sure, USC has won four of the last five games against the Ducks, including a 66-49 victory last season, but Oregon has won eight of its last nine games against the Trojans in Eugene, Oregon. Since 2014, the Ducks have the best win/loss record (82-8) as home favorites against Pac-12 competition with a 15.5 average margin of victory. Also, USC has just a 4-18 record against ranked opponents from the Pac-12, with a -11.5 average margin of victory, since 2014.

PASS on the moneyline because of the Ducks’ poor line value and the unlikelihood of a Trojans upset.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Trends point to betting TROJANS +9.5 (-115). First, the Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Second, USC are 4-1 ATS in away games against above .500 teams. Third, USC is 4-1 ATS in road games and 9-5 ATS in night games. Finally, look for the Trojans to utilize a huge mismatch between the front courts. USC has two double-digit scoring bigs in its front court — Onyeka Okongwu and Nick Rakocevic — against a Ducks front court that doesn’t feature a double-digit scorer, nor a player that gets more rebounds per game than either of the Trojans mentioned.

Over/Under (O/U)

Since we’re on the Trojans +9.5 and the Trojans have an Over/Under record of 6-12, let’s bet UNDER 139.5 (-104) because it correlates with our ATS handicap. It serves the Trojans well to play to their advantage, which is through their bigs, and slow the game down. Plus since 2014, Oregon has a 41-49 Over/Under record as a home favorite and a 45-66-1 Over/Under record in conference games.

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Arizona at Oregon college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Arizona Wildcats at Oregon Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Arizona Wildcats (11-3, 1-0 Pac-12) and Oregon Ducks (12-3, 1-1 Pac-12) lock horns at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene at 9 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Arizona-Oregon odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Ducks are ranked ninth in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll. The Wildcats are ranked 24th.

Arizona at Oregon: Three things you need to know

1. Arizona ranks eighth in the nation with 83.1 points per game (PPG) and 10th in field-goal percentage at 49.1. Defensively, the Wildcats have held the opposition to a 36.9 field-goal percentage, ranking 12th in the country.

2. Oregon isn’t as prolific offensively, ranking 41st in the country with 78.5 PPG. However, the Ducks are 11th in field-goal percentage (49.0) and seventh in 3-point percentage (39.9).

3. G Payton Pritchard does it all, leading Oregon in points (18.7) and assists (5.9). For Arizona, it’s F Zeke Nnaji, who leads in points (16.6), rebounds (8.1), field-goal percentage (69.1) and blocked shots (1.1).

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Arizona at Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon 81, Arizona 75

Moneyline (ML)

Back OREGON (-161) to win outright at home. There’s better value on the spread, but this is still a fine play with a $10 bet returning a profit of $6.20.

Against the Spread (ATS)

OREGON (-3, -110) is the play on home court, and Arizona (+3, -110) can be a little suspect on defense. The Wildcats are also 1-8 ATS in the past nine games on the road, and just 2-6 ATS in the past eight games overall.

For the Ducks, they’re 22-4 ATS in the past 26 games overall, and 25-10 ATS in the past 35 games at home, while going 20-6 ATS in the past 26 against winning teams. Oregon is a slam-dunk play, so enjoy!

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 142.5 (-110) is worth a look, as both of these teams have tremendous stars who can score the basketball early and often.

The Over is also 6-2 in Arizona’s past eight against winning teams, while hitting in four of the past five at home for Oregon. The Over is also 8-2-1 in the past 11 overall for the Ducks, and 6-2 in the past eight against winning sides.

Oregon and the Over makes for a nice little parlay.

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