Oregon vs Michigan Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks
Michigan (16-5) vs Oregon (16-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm (Crisler Center)
Betting Odds: Michigan -8.5 -- Over/Under: 154 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: BTN
In this article, we will formulate an Oregon vs Michigan Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at the Crisler Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Wolverines’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oregon
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Michigan
-Recent betting trends in games played between Oregon and Michigan
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ducks and Wolverines.
Oregon Has Issues
Remember a couple of weeks ago when Oregon looked good? Yeah, those days are long gone and now they are suddenly struggling. They have lost three games in a row, and they haven’t been very competitive. Two games ago against UCLA, they lost 78-52 and in the last game against Nebraska, they ended up losing 77-71. Jackson Shelsted put up 16 points, three assists, and two rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Oregon allowed Nebraska to shoot 51 percent from the field. For a team that looked like they could make an NCAA tournament run a couple of weeks ago, now they appear like a team that could be bounced in the first round.
Oregon sits with a 16-4 record and they have gone 9-13 against the spread. Oregon is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 121st in the league while the defense is ranked 163rd in the league. They are shooting 75.49 shots per game which is 54th in the league. Nate Bittle is averaging 12.5 points while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Michigan Heating Up
Michigan is heating up and they have a ton of confidence right now. This is a big statement game for them. Michigan faced off against Penn State two games ago and they ended up winning 76-72. In the last game against Rutgers, they were able to secure a 66-63 victory. Michigan shot 47.8 percent from the field while Rutgers shot only 32.8 percent from the field. Forward Daniel Wolff put up 16 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points.
Michigan comes into this game with a 16-5 record overall and they have gone 11-10 against the spread. Michigan is averaging 82.3 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 25th in the league while the defense is ranked 141st in the league. Vladislav Goldin has been the top player this season for Michigan, and he’s averaging 15.6 points while shooting 64 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Michigan Will Beat Oregon
- Michigan has won each of its last 10 games at Crisler Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oregon has lost four of its last five games.
- Oregon has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Oregon's last 12 night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Fourteen of Michigan's last 15 Wednesday night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Oregon vs Michigan Prediction
Michigan is going to have no issue running up the score here, and this is going to be an easy blowout victory. Michigan on the season is averaging 82.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Oregon’s defense is a major problem coming into this game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. This is going to be a battle between Bittle from Oregon and Goldin from Michigan. The home team's center is going to get the better of the matchup and that will be enough for the Wolverines to get the job done. Back Michigan against the spread.
Shane’s Pick MIchigan -8.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
