Portland vs Oregon Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Portland State vs Colorado Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oregon Ducks Preview

Oregon Ducks have a 5-5 record this season and are sitting on the 18th place of the Big Ten. They have a 5-1 home record and are coming off a 104-62 home win against UC Davis. Their previous three games were a 63-74 away loss against UCLA, a 77-82 home loss against USC and a 66-76 home loss against Creighton.

Offensively, Oregon averages 76 points per game, while allowing 74.1 points per game defensively. The Ducks shoot with 42% from the field and grab 38.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively. Jackson Shelstad leads Oregon in scoring, with an average of 16.4 points per game, while shooting with 40.6% from the field and 82.6% from the free throw line.

Portland Pilots Preview

Portland Pilots have a 7-4 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the West Coast. They have a 0-2 away record and are coming off a 88-78 home win against Kent State. Their previous three games were a 104-87 home win against Lewis & Clark, a 72-94 away loss against Stanford and a 93-73 home win against Long Beach State.

Offensively, Portland averages 84.7 points per game, while allowing 81.1 points per game defensively. The Pilots shoot with 51% from the field and grab 37.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 20.4 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively. Timo George leads Portland in scoring, with an average of 13.3 points per game, while shooting with 70.5% from the field and 73.9% from the free throw line.

Portland Pilots @ Oregon Ducks Betting Trends: December 17, 2025

Why the Oregon Ducks will win

• Oregon has won each of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at Matthew Knight Arena.
• Portland has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Oregon has won the first half in eight of its last nine games at Matthew Knight Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Portland Pilots will win

• Oregon has lost five of its last six games.
• Portland has won three of its last four games.
• Portland has won the first half in six of its last eight night games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Portland’s last eight night games have produced a total of 157+ points.
• Nineteen of Oregon’s last 22 night games against non-Conference opponents at Matthew Knight Arena have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Portland vs Oregon Prediction

In this Portland vs Oregon Prediction, Oregon is coming as -17.5 home favorites. Portland has been the better team this season, as they have a better overall record and are facing an Oregon has that has been atrocious against the spread, with a 1-9 record this season. Oregon is also coming into this matchup in terrible form, as they are 1-5 in their last 6 games, while Portland is 3-1 in its last 4 and has a far better offense, scoring 8.7 points per game more than Oregon have an elite 51% field goal percentage. The value here lies with the road dog, so take Portland and get the +17.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland +17.5