Oregon (16-8) vs Northwestern (13-11)
February 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Oregon -9 — Over/Under: 142.5
The Northwestern Wildcats are visiting the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday, February 11th at the Matthew Knight Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Northwestern Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks Prediction. We will examine:
The Oregon Ducks’ recent form and player performance
The Northwestern Wildcats’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Oregon Ducks
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Northwestern Wildcats
Recent betting trends in games played between the Northwestern Wildcats and Oregon Ducks
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Northwestern Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks game
Oregon Ducks Preview
The Oregon Ducks have a 16-8 record this season and are sitting in 12th place in the Big Ten. Oregon is coming off a 74-86 loss to Michigan State. The Ducks are 10-14 against the spread, and 14-10 in over/under, while having an 8-4 home record.
Offensively, Oregon is averaging 76.3 points per game, which ranks 126th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72 points per game (196th). The Ducks shoot 45.6% from the field (146th) and 33.3% from beyond the arc (224th). The Ducks shoot 75.4% from the free-throw line (63rd) and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game (189th).
Jackson Shelstad leads Oregon in scoring with an average of 12.9 points, adding 3.1 rebounds, while Nathan Bittle adds 12.5 points and a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game.
Northwestern Wildcats Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats have a 13-11 record this season and are sitting in 15th place in the Big Ten. The Wildcats are coming off a 71-76 loss to Washington. The Wildcats are 11-13 against the spread, and 17-6-1 in over/under while having a 0-7 road record.
Offensively, Northwestern is averaging 73.9 points per game, which ranks 197th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.1 points per game (133rd). The Wildcats shoot 44.2% from the field (212th) and 33.4% from beyond the arc (217th). The Wildcats shoot 73.5% from the free throw line (121st) and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (269th).
Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring this season, with an average of 19.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer adds 17.1 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds per game. Northwestern will take on Nebraska, Ohio State, Minnesota, Iowa, and UCLA after this game.
Why the Oregon Ducks will win
- Northwestern has lost each of its last seven road games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Oregon has won 13 of its last 14 night games at Matthew Knight Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northwestern has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against the Big Ten Conference.
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Oregon has lost each of its last five games.
- Oregon has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games against the Big Ten Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Northwestern’s last nine games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 144+ points.
- Seven of Oregon’s last eight night games at Matthew Knight Arena have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northwestern ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).
- Northwestern ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.6).
Northwestern Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks Prediction
In this Northwestern Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks Prediction, Oregon is coming as -9 home favorites. Oregon is rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season. The Ducks have a better record, they have been very good at home, while the Wildcats have been winless on the road. Oregon is better offensively, scoring 2.4 points more than Northwestern, while Northwestern is better defensively, allowing 1.9 points less. Both teams are struggling to come into this matchup, as the Ducks have five consecutive losses and are 1-7 against the spread in their last 8 meetings, while the Wildcats are 1-4 in their last 5 games and 0-5 against the spread. Both teams have been playing some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 15-1 to the over in their last 16 games, and I expect another high-scoring affair today. Take the over.