In this article we will formulate a Michigan State vs Oregon prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are 18-4 (9-2) this year after they lost to UCLA by a score of 63-61 in their last game. Michigan State trailed 35-28 at halftime, but they held UCLA to just 28 points in the second half in the close loss. The Spartans shot 37.7% from the field, 22.7% on three pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Jaden Akins led Michigan State with 15 points and four rebounds, while Jaxon Kohler added eight points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Spartans lost to USC by a score of 70-64, but did beat Minnesota by a score of 73-51 before that. Michigan State has won 13 of their last 15 games and they are currently tied for second in the Big Ten standings with a 9-2 record. Michigan State has scored 79.5 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points against per game, while also averaging 40.7 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game this season. Jaden Akins is averaging 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Jase Richardson is averaging 9.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Michigan State is shooting 46.8% from the field, 80.5% on free throws, and 28.7% on three pointers this season.
Oregon Ducks Betting Preview
The Oregon Ducks are 16-7 (5-7) this season after they lost to Michigan by a score of 80-76 in their last game. Oregon trailed 41-36 at halftime, but they did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Ducks shot 43.3% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Jackson Shelstad led Oregon with 18 points and four rebounds, while Nate Bittle added 16 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Ducks lost to Nebraska by a score of 77-71 and UCLA by a score of 78-52. Oregon has lost four games in a row and they are currently tied for 10th in the Big Ten standings with a 5-7 record. Oregon has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points against per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. Nate Bittle is averaging 12.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Jackson Shelstad is averaging 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. Oregon is shooting 45.9% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 33.1% on three pointers this season.
Why Michigan State will beat Oregon
- Michigan State has won each of its last 12 games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
- Oregon has lost each of its last four games.
- Michigan State has won the first half in each of its last 12 day games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Michigan State’s last 14 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Six of Oregon’s last seven games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- Michigan State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (57.0%).
Michigan State vs Oregon Prediction
Michigan State comes into this matchup with one of the best records in the Big Ten, but they have lost two games in a row and will be looking to get back on track here. The Spartans are shooting nearly 47% from the field this year, but they have scored 64 and 61 points in their last two games. Oregon has lost four games in a row and they have allowed at least 77 points in all four losses. The Ducks are shooting 45.9% from the field this year and they are 0-3 in their last three road games. Michigan State struggled in their road trip out West, but I expect them to be dialed in for a bounce back performance at home. Take the Spartans here.