UC Riverside vs Oregon Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/4/24

The UC Riverside Highlanders and Oregon Ducks meet Monday in college basketball action at the Matthew Knight Arena. Here’s a UC Riverside vs Oregon Prediction. This article will include a UC Riverside vs Oregon Pick.

UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders won 16 games last season and will follow this up with contests against BYU and California Baptist. UC Riverside has won at least 16 games in 4 of its last 5 seasons.

Barrington Hargress returns after leading the Highlanders with 12.6 points and 4.5 assists, while Isaiah Moses averaged 12.2 points and 3.8 assists. Nate Pickens averaged 27.2 minutes per game and Kaleb Smith grabbed 4.4 rebounds per game. UC Riverside brings back its top-3 scorers from a year ago, including the Big West Rookie of the Year in Hargress. This has a chance to be a breakout season for the Highlanders.

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Oregon Ducks won 24 games last season and enter year 15 under coach Dana Altman. Oregon follows up this game against Montana and Portland.

Jackson Shelstad returns after averaging 12.8 points and 2.8 assists, while Nate Bittle averaged 10 points and 4.4 rebounds in 5 games. Keeshawn Barthelemy played in 23 minutes per game and Jadrian Tracey grabbed 3.6 rebounds per game. Oregon lost a lot, mainly in a trio of Jermaine Couisnard, N’Faly Dante and Kario Oquendo. Still, there’s decent returning production, and Oregon snagged a 4-star recruit in point guard Jamari Phillips. I wouldn’t count out Oregon just yet, despite the talent lost.

Why the Oregon Ducks will win

• Oregon has won each of its last eight Monday games against non-Conference opponents.
• UC Riverside has lost eight of its last nine road games against non-Conference opponents.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UC Riverside vs Oregon Prediction

The Oregon Ducks are getting the love from oddsmakers because they’re Oregon, and they’re usually great at home. However, this isn’t the most talented Oregon team we’ve seen over the years, and UC Riverside isn’t a pushover given the amount of returning talent. UC Riverside brings back its top three scorers and has one of the best players in the Big West. Oregon should win, obviously, but there’s potential for this game to be closer than expected. I’d take a shot with the Highlanders and the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +16.5