The Texas Southern Tigers (3-7) will travel to Matthew Knight Arena to challenge the eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks (9-2). Action gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Texas Southern Tigers at Oregon Ducks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Ducks won big over the Montana Grizzlies, 81-48, while the Tigers were blown out by the Nevada Wolf Pack, 91-73.
Oregon dominated every facet of the contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.6 (below their season average of 33.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.551). For those same stats, Montana had marks of 8.6 and 0.404, respectively. Texas Southern, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.4 (better than their season average of 20.4). Oregon was lifted by Francis Okoro, who finished with 12 points and 17 rebounds. Tyrik Armstrong, meanwhile played a key role for Texas Southern with 32 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
The Tigers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 89-84. Texas Southern’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oregon. The Tigers had a rate of 0.239, while the Ducks posted a mark of 0.103. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-octane offense of Oregon (17th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 114.1) will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Texas Southern (259th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 102.6). The Ducks should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Texas Southern Tigers at Oregon Ducks Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oregon ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.8) while Texas Southern ranks 256th in rebounds allowed per game (43.2).
- The Ducks rank 176th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while the Tigers rank 230th (17.9).
- Texas Southern ranks 85th in blocks per game (3.4) while Oregon ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Ducks rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Tigers rank 161st (8.1).
- Oregon ranks 74th in assists per game (14.5) while Texas Southern ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 11.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
