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2020 NFL draft: Troy Dye scouting report

Everything NFL draft fans need to know about Oregon linebacker prospect Troy Dye

Troy Dye | LB | Oregon

Elevator Pitch

Dye is a lengthy, rangy and intelligent linebacker with three-down potential at the next level. His play strength is questionable at best, so he’ll likely have to see a majority of his reps come on special teams in his rookie year. However, the tools are place for him to develop into a starter.

Vitals

Height | 6-3

Weight | 231

College Bio Page

Career Stats

Strengths

One look at the stat sheet will show how impactful Dye was for Oregon’s defense during his time there.

A four-year starter, Dye tallied a whopping 391 career tackles with the Ducks, topping 100 tackles in a season twice. Part of why he was so productive had to do with the athleticism he brought to the table for their defense. He is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker with very good straight-line speed and the ability to beat ball-carriers to the edge in runs to the outside. He is a fluid mover in space who can go with the flow of the play before bursting downhill and pouncing on his opponents. He takes calculated angles to the ball and has plenty of range as a tackler due to his athleticism and his impressive length for the linebacker position.

Dye is an intelligent player whose instincts have progressively gotten better over time. His processing abilities have progressed, as he’s able to diagnose plays and act upon his reads much quicker than he did early on in his career. His 13 career sacks make him a dangerous blitzer when schemed correctly, and with 13 pass deflections over the past three seasons and 5 interceptions overall, he has solid production in coverage.

Weaknesses

The big concern with Dye is his frame. Length is far from an issue, but he doesn’t have much bulk on a lanky frame. His frame can likely afford to add on some weight, but as it stands right now, he doesn’t have the raw power to be an immediate starter at the next level. He struggles with taking blocks head-on and doesn’t pack much of a punch at the point of attack, hence limiting his schematic versatility on blitz plays. He doesn’t deliver powerful hits as a tackler, and the lack of weight he carries in his lower body could provide some issues against powerful NFL backs.

Dye is athletic, but he isn’t as sound in coverage as one would expect yet. His footwork in man coverage isn’t all that polished, and his feel for backpedaling and dropping back could be smoother. He also can do a better job of predicting which gap to shoot up as a run defender.

Projection: 3rd-4th Round

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Meet Jake Breeland, Oregon’s play-making TE prospect

Check out Draft Wire’s exclusive interview with Oregon tight end prospect Jake Breeland

Today’s NFL requires much of its tight ends, from helping out as a blocker in the run game to stretching all levels of the field as a pass-catcher.

If your favorite team is looking for a prospect in the 2020 NFL draft class who can do it all, Oregon’s Jake Breeland checks every box.

As he works his way back from injury in preparation for his jump to the pros, Breeland spoke exclusively with Draft Wire about his experience at the NFL Scouting Combine, the status of his rehab, and what kind of player he’ll be at the next level.

JM: What was your experience like at the NFL Scouting Combine?

JB: It was good. There’s obviously a lot going on. I was just super happy to be there. I enjoyed the meetings and getting a chance to meet the coaching staffs. The tight end group was super cool. I met so many great guys out there. It was a good experience. I had a lot of fun.

JM: A knee injury that you suffered back in October kept you from competing, unfortunately. Where are you health-wise right now?

JB: The recovery has been going well. I’m about four and a half months out now. I’m feeling great. I’ve been doing a lot of running. I’ve recently started to do some change-of-direction stuff, which is a good sign. It’s going well. I feel great. I’ve been rehabbing every day. I’m getting stronger. I can’t wait to get back out there.

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JM: Did you have a lot of formal or informal meetings at the combine?

JB: I had a lot of informal interviews. They were all informal. I probably met with every team, with the exception of maybe 3-4 teams. I had a lot of interviews going on. It was a lot of fun.

JM: Do you have any private visits or workouts coming up, or is everything going down after the pro day?

JB: I actually have a meeting with the Los Angeles Rams tonight (March 11th). They’re down here in Oregon right now. I’m headed to my meeting with them after this interview actually. Our pro day is tomorrow (March 12th). I won’t be participating physically.

JM: What was the strangest question you were asked at the combine?

JB: I didn’t have too many weird ones. This one team asked me if I would change anything about myself. Another asked me what I’d be doing if I wasn’t playing football. I didn’t get anything too strange. I was asked if I would rather win the Super Bowl or be an All-Pro guy. It was all relatively standard.

JM: What’s your favorite part about playing the tight end position?

JB: I enjoy being able to do everything. I can split out wide and be a threat in the passing game. I can play in the slot or line up in the backfield. I can play next to the tackle and make an impact in the run game. You get asked to do a little bit of everything as a tight end. I can go out there and block. I love the versatility. You get a little bit of everything.

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JM: Do you have a favorite route to run?

JB: I would probably say the climb-over. It would be a 12-yard climb-over route. I can run it up the middle, but if it takes me too high, I’m able to split it up the middle. I love doing that. My speed serves me well. The climb-over is definitely my favorite route.

JM: Is Justin Herbert the best quarterback in the draft?

JB: To me, yes, he is. I got to play alongside him, and we really grew up together over these past few years. We actually lived together. He’s a great guy, both on and off the field. He’s developed into a tremendous athlete. He’s a great leader. He’s more of a vocal leader than he gets credit for in the media. To me, he’s by far the best quarterback in this draft.

JM: What kind of guy is Jake Breeland going to be at the next level?

JB: That’s a tough question to answer in such few words. I’m gonna be a loyal, trustworthy kind of guy. I played for three different head coaches at Oregon, and I decided to stick with it. I’ve been through a lot in my life, and I persevered through it all. I’m in it for the long run. I would love to play on the same team for a long time. I wanna play in the NFL for a long time. I love the game, and I love to compete. Whatever team gets me, they’re gonna get the best of me.

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4 Oregon Ducks the Seahawks could target in the NFL Draft

The Oregon Ducks just hosted their Pro Day, and there are four players the Seattle Seahawks could target from Oregon in the 2020 NFL draft.

While many colleges are cancelling their upcoming Pro Day events in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Oregon Ducks went ahead and held theirs without a hitch.

While standout quarterback Justin Herbert was the main story, this team has tons of other draftable players, many who could appeal to the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seahawks have been known to mine talent from Eugene in the past – including nickel corner Ugo Amadi and former Legion of Boom backup corner Walter Thurmond – and while there are not any defensive backs for Pete Carroll and company to scout from the Ducks, here are four players, including three offensive linemen, the Seahawks could pursue in the NFL draft from the University of Oregon.

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2020 Pac-12 College Basketball Tournament odds and betting futures

Analyzing the 2020 Pac-12 Tournament odds and futures, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

The 2020 Pac-12 Conference Tournament starts Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The tournament features four games Wednesday, and four more battles Thursday. The Oregon Ducks earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament, while UCLA, Arizona State and USC also secured first-round byes as the next three top seeds. Below, we look at the futures odds to win the Pac-12 tournament, which has eight teams tipping off the action Wednesday.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, March 11 at 10:20 a.m. ET.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Oregon Ducks (+175)

Regular season record: (24-7, 13-5 Pac-12)

The Ducks were the class of the Pac-12, scratching out a regular-season conference title. While that’s all well and good, they were a perfect 17-0 at home, but just 7-7 in their 14 games either on the road or on a neutral-site court. Oregon rolls into the tourney on a 4-0 straight up and against the spread run, and they’re 6-1 SU/ATS across their past seven games, with only a loss at Arizona State in the mix.

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G Payton Pritchard is a stud, rolling up 20.5 points and 5.5 assists per game this season. The Ducks are among the best 3-point shooting teams in the nation, hitting at a 39.6% clip from behind the arc.

The FAVORITE IS WORTH A BET AT +175, as Oregon is playing better ball than anyone in the conference.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Arizona Wildcats (+340)

Regular-season record: (20-11, 10-8 Pac-12)

The Wildcats have rather short odds considering they stumbled hard down the stretch. Arizona dropped four of its final five regular-season games, also going 1-4 ATS during the run.

There is just no value here, as the Wildcats are ice cold. ARIZONA IS A TERRIBLE PLAY AT +340, AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Colorado Buffaloes (+350)

Regular-season record: (21-10, 10-8 Pac-12)

The Buffaloes were at or near the top of the Pac-12 standings all season, but they ended the campaign on a four-game skid, and they failed to cover in five straight and eight of their final nine games. Confidence is EXTREMELY low they’ll win one game in the tourney, let alone a championship. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: UCLA Bruins (+600)

Regular-season record: (19-12, 12-6 Pac-12)

The Bruins really got their act together down the stretch, winning seven in a row before losing a defensive nail-biter at USC in the regular-season finale. The Bruins might need a win to feel more confident on Selection Sunday, and it’s possible this team is one of the First Four teams. A conference title would go a long way in seeding, and they’re playing the second-best basketball of anyone in the conference besides Oregon. A SMALL-UNIT PLAY AT +600 IS WARRANTED.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Arizona State Sun Devils (+800)

Regular-season record: (20-11, 11-7 Pac-12)

The Sun Devils dropped three in a row at UCLA, at USC and at home against lowly Washington, splashing cold water on their momentum after a seven-game winning streak from Feb. 1-22. The Sun Devils are a very mediocre team who will be NIT-bound barring a championship. It’s not happening. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: USC Trojans (+1200)

Regular-season record: (22-9, 11-7 Pac-12)

The Trojans are a tremendous sleeper most people give little credit. They rattled off a three-game winning streak against Arizona, Arizona State and UCLA to close out the season, and if you’re looking for a mid-tier value, they’re it. They lost their only meeting against Oregon in Eugene Jan. 23, but they took the Ducks to overtime before falling 79-70. USC IS A TREMENDOUS VALUE WITH UPSIDE AT +1200.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Stanford Cardinal (+1500)

Regular-season record: (20-11, 9-9 Pac-12)

The Cardinal split the season series with Oregon, they split with Colorado and they also had a win at UCLA, while losing an OT thriller at USC. Stanford has a strong defense, and it slows it down with a methodical offense. The Cardinal are a good 3-point shooting team when they do hoist them up, and they’re accurate from the floor. A SMALL-UNIT PLAY AT +1500 ISN’T A WASTE OF MONEY.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Oregon State Beavers (+5000)

Regular-season record: (17-13, 7-11 Pac-12)

The Beavers topped the top-seeded Ducks by a 63-53 count, but could they do it in Vegas? They were swept by Arizona State, but played them tough, too. The Beavers can hang around and be a pain, but they’re likely one-and-done after running out of steam in the second half. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Washington Huskies (+5000)

Regular-season record: (15-16, 5-13 Pac-12)

Washington stunned Arizona State and Arizona on the road to close out the regular season, and has the talent to give anyone fits, but can they go 4-for-4 to win a title? Nah. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Utah Utes (+7000)

Regular-season record: (16-14, 7-11 Pac-12)

The Utes ended the season on a high note, adding to Colorado’s woes. They upset USC Feb. 23, but they also lost to California, and were dusted by Oregon State. Utah is too inconsistent, thus the long odds. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Washington State Cougars (+7000)

Regular-season record: (15-16, 6-12 Pac-12)

The Cougs closed the season on a 1-6 SU/3-4 ATS run in the final seven regular-season games. They have wins against Arizona State, Oregon and UCLA this season, but they were also swept by Cal and Stanford. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: California Bears (+8000)

Regular-season record: (13-18, 7-11 Pac-12)

The Bears won just three of their final 10 games, and they closed out the season with a 24-point loss in Oregon and 18-point loss in Oregon State. There’s a reason they have the worst odds. They’re skidding hard. AVOID.

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Report: Memphis Grizzlies waiving former Warriors forward Jordan Bell

Former Golden State big man Jordan Bell is looking for a new team after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies.

After a stellar start to his career with the Golden State Warriors, Jordan Bell is looking for a new team. The 25-year old big man has been waived by the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

As a junior in college, Bell led the Oregon Ducks to a Final Four appearance and was later drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft. On draft night, the Bulls traded Bell to Golden State for $3.5 million in cash considerations.

During the Warriors 2017-18 championship season, Bell started 13 games as a rookie, averaging 4.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 14.2 minutes per game.

Bell used his explosive athletic ability for multiple highlight-reel moments during his first season with Golden State, including an off the backboard dunk against the Dallas Mavericks.

However, he could never match his numbers following his rookie season. In the 2019 offseason, Bell signed a contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, leaving Golden State.

After averaging only 8.7 minutes per contest in 27 games with the Timberwolves, Bell was moved to the Memphis Grizzlies before the 2020 NBA trade deadline for Bruno Caboclo and a 2023 second-round draft pick swap.

In Memphis, Bell linked with his former college teammate Dillon Brooks. However, the Oregon reunion didn’t last long. The Grizzlies waived Bell after two games.

With around 20 games remaining in the season, Bell will be searching for an opportunity to prove he belongs in the NBA into the future.

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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Oregon at Arizona college basketball odds, picks and best bets

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

The Oregon Ducks (20-7, 9-5 Pac-12) travel to meet the Arizona Wildcats (19-7, 9-5 Pac-12) at McKale Memorial Center in Tucson at 9 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Oregon-Arizona odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Ducks are ranked 16th in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll. The Wildcats are ranked 21st.

Oregon at Arizona: Three things you need to know

1. Arizona is two full games back of first-place Colorado, while Oregon sits in a three-way tie with Arizona State and UCLA for third at 2 1/2 games behind the Buffaloes. In other words, this is a huge game.

2. The Ducks are coming off a 77-72 loss at Arizona State Thursday, and they’re just 2-3 straight up and against the spread across their past five outings, including three straight losses on the road.

3. The last time these teams met was a classic, as the Ducks outlasted the Wildcats 74-73 in overtime Jan. 9 in Oregon. They failed to cover a three-point number as the Over (140) limped across the finish line.

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Oregon at Arizona: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Arizona 72, Oregon 65

Moneyline (ML)

Arizona (-200) is expected to keep Oregon (+165) down, but the Wildcats are not a good play since you have to risk twice as much as your potential return. AVOID and look to the line for better value.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Expect this to be a tight game as far as the spread, too. ARIZONA (-5, +100) is worth a small-unit play, but this one should be tight from the jump. Oregon (+5, -121) cannot be trusted on the road, especially since the Ducks are sinking like a stone lately. The Wildcats have covered three in a row, and they’re 5-2 ATS in the past seven overall.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 140.5 (-115) is the way to go in this one, as it is an important game and Oregon might be tight offensively from the start. The Under is 6-3 in the past nine for Arizona, and 5-1 in Oregon’s past six away from home. The first battle was likely to go Under, too, if not for overtime. A small-unit parlay with Arizona and the Under is the play here.

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

Previewing Thursday’s Oregon Ducks at Arizona State Sun Devils betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks.

The Oregon Ducks (20-6, 9-4 Pac-12) visit the Arizona State Sun Devils (17-8, 8-4) in a Thursday, 9 p.m. ET tilt at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz. We analyze the Oregon-Arizona State odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Oregon at Arizona State: Three things you need to know

1. The 16th-ranked (USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll) Ducks have lost two consecutive road games and three of their last five away from home. A team that has averaged 75.7 points per game this season averaged just 58.0 points in the three recent road losses. Meanwhile, Arizona State owns a five-game win streak. Over that stretch, the Sun Devils have been a net plus on the board and on turnovers, while holding foes to a 43.1% accuracy mark from the floor.

2. In the season’s first head-to-head meeting, Oregon hit 12 3-pointers in a 78-69 win at home Jan. 11. The Ducks hit 12 3-pointers in that contest. They rank in the bottom half of DI teams for 3-pointers attempted, but eighth in the nation in accuracy (38.6%). Oregon, which outrebounded ASU 34-25 in that first contest, has been solid and consistent on the boards since the start of conference play.

3. The Ducks had back-to-back road losses (at Stanford, at Oregon State) to start the month of February. They led the Cardinal by 10 at one point in the second half, and led the Beavers by multiple scores through three quarters of game action. The Ducks better be careful and not get caught looking ahead to Saturday’s showdown at No. 21 Arizona.

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Oregon at Arizona State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon 70, Arizona State 69

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. Oregon is -115. while Arizona State is -106. I’m going to PASS and focus on the Over/Under (below).

Against the Spread (ATS)

AVOID. The Ducks (-1, -110) are 6-6 ATS in road/neutral games. The Sun Devils (+1, -110) are 6-6 ATS at home. The road team is 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings between these two Pac-12 foes. Other ATS trends are as even as the road/home splits. This game figures as just about even as well.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 142.5 (-110). Both teams are coming off 80-point games with hot 3-point shooting performances. The Oregon defense is subtly trending in a positive direction, with improved rebounding and more consistency in forcing turnovers. Ducks’ games have finished Under in 3 of the last 4 and Under in 5 of the last 6 on the road. The Under is 12-7 when ASU plays a team over .500.

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

Previewing Saturday’s Oregon Ducks at Oregon State Beavers sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and bets.

The Oregon Ducks (18-5) travel up the road to Corvallis to take on the Oregon State Beavers (13-9) Saturday. Tip-off for the Pac-12 contest at Gill Coliseum is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oregon-Oregon State odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Oregon at Oregon State: Three things you need to know

1. Oregon (76.8 points per game) and Oregon State (73.8 PPG) rank second and third, respectively, in Pac-12 scoring. The Ducks get quite a few points from beyond the arc — they’re shooting a robust 38.7% (first Pac-12) on 3-point attempts. The Beavers get it done on twos and at the charity stripe — they rank 12th in the nation in getting to the free-throw line with 22.8 attempts per game.

2. Oregon State has lost five of its last six games. Over those half-dozen contests, the OSU defense has yielded a 49.5% accuracy mark from the field. In all five losses, the Beavers trailed throughout.

3. The Ducks are 0-3 against the spread over their last three on the road. One common thread in the road woes has been Oregon’s shooting inside the arc. The Ducks have had some road games where they’ve shot under 35% on 2-pointers. Oregon State is proficient in its inside defense; if the Ducks can’t knock down enough mid-range jumpers, they could be in for trouble in this visit to Corvallis.

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Oregon at Oregon State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon State 72, Oregon 69

Moneyline (ML)

Oregon has two players out for this one. Freshman C N’faly Dante (knee) and sophomore F Francis Okoro (personal) will miss the game. Both have figured prominently in the Ducks’ rotation, Dante’s getting 15 minutes per per game and Okoro sees 18 MPG. Three-point-dependent Oregon went just 7-for-24 from beyond the arc in a loss to Stanford last Saturday (the Ducks’ last game). Oregon has put together a few multi-game runs of subpar shooting from distance.

The OREGON STATE (+135) straight-up play has the best value among the three main plays listed here.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Ducks are 3-4 ATS on the road; the Beavers are 7-4 against the number at home. The home team is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings in this in-state rivalry.

Only getting 2.5 points here is part of the equation that makes the moneyline play more attractive. PASS on the spread, as Oregon State fetches a better profit on the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 6-1 in the Beavers’ last seven games as an underdog. This Saturday contest figures to have 3-pointers and free-throws leading to another Over as well, but the public has this total well bracketed. PASS on the Over 139.5 (+110).

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