The Texas Southern Tigers (1-4) will travel to Matthew Knight Arena to meet the 21st-ranked Oregon Ducks (4-1). The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 11 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Ducks beat the Green Bay Phoenix, 83-72, while the Tigers were blown out by the Evansville Aces, 85-63.
The Ducks knocked down 33 of their 42 free throws (78.6 percent) and held the Phoenix to an effective field goal percentage of 0.457 (below their season average of 0.522). Texas Southern, on the other hand, held Evansville to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.7 (below the 41.2 mark opponents have averaged against Texas Southern this season). Oregon’s Bol Bol played well, contributing 21 points and nine rebounds. Jalyn Patterson, meanwhile played a key role for Texas Southern with 26 points and seven rebounds.
The Ducks won the lone game between these two teams last year, 74-68. The Ducks’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers. Oregon had a rate of 31.4, while Texas Southern posted a mark of 21.6.
Oregon could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Ducks rank 46th in offensive efficiency, while Texas Southern ranks 319th in defensive efficiency since last season. Furthermore, the Tigers rank 20th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.293), while the Ducks rank 291st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.271).
Texas Southern vs. Oregon Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Oregon ranks 56th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Texas Southern ranks 314th (39.4).
- The Tigers rank 130th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while the Ducks rank 250th (23.6).
- The Ducks average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. The Tigers rank 284th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- Oregon averages 4.5 blocks per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. Texas Southern ranks 254th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
