Oregon (1-0) vs Montana (1-0)
November 8, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Oregon -15.5 — Over/Under: 150
In this article, we will formulate a Montana vs Oregon Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 8th, at the Matthew Knight Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Grizzlies’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montana
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oregon
-Recent betting trends in games played between Montana and Oregon
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Grizzlies and Ducks.
Oregon Offense Impressed
The Oregon offense sure impressed in the first game of the season against UC Riverside. And they scored 91 points on the way to the victory. At halftime, they were up 51-36 and they held pace in the second half to secure the win. As a season Oregon shot 50 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Oregon had eight players that played at least 20 minutes but only played nine players overall. Kwame Evans Jr was the top player putting up 23 points and six rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points to pace Oregon. The Ducks will take on Portland, Troy, and Oregon State after this one.
Why Oregon Will Beat Montana
- Oregon has won 12 of its last 13 home night games against non-conference opponents.
Can Montana Play Enough Defense?
Montana in the first game faced off against a non-D1 team in the University of Hawaii Hilo and they were able to secure the 92-61 victory. At the end of the first half, they were up 49-30 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. 29-point win. Guard Kai Johnson was the top player for Montana putting up 27 points, three rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. If Montana wants to find success in this game, the defense is going to need to step up in a big game.
Montana vs Oregon Prediction
Montana scored 92 points in the first game, but this is a much tougher matchup here. Oregon’s defense wasn’t exactly dominant in the first game, but their offense was, and their offense is going to have no issue running up the score here. Montana doesn’t have the defense to slow down the Ducks, and they aren’t going to have the offense to keep up either. Back the over