Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Highlanders vs. Ducks CBB Odds
Looking for UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Oregon Ducks NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Highlanders taking on the Ducks on Wednesday, December 14th Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Highlanders Ducks matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (6-3) UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Oregon Ducks (5-5)
- Date: Wednesday, December 14th
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Highlanders +750 | Ducks -1371
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: UC Riverside +14 | Oregon -14 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 135.5
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UC Riverside Highlanders
Hoping to build on their 6-3 overall record, UC Riverside squares off with Oregon. Out of 7 games road games this season, the Highlanders have a record of 4-3. Having been the underdog in 5 games, UC Riverside has gone 2-3 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +14 underdogs on the spread. So far, UC Riverside has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 6-4 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Zyon Pullin is the team leader in scoring, averaging 19.33 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Pullin is grabbing 4.56 rebounds and adding 3.44 assists. UC Riverside’s second-leading scorer is Flynn Cameron, who has hit 41.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.11 points per game.
On offense, UC Riverside is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 66.6 points per game. This figure places them just 344th in college basketball. UC Riverside’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 59.33% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 208th in overall field goal percentage at 44.2%. When the Highlanders has taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, UC Riverside is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.9 per contest, placing them just 563rd in college basketball. Currently, UC Riverside’s 35.7 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Highlanders are averaging 8.0 offensive boards per game.
Oregon Ducks
Through 10 games, Oregon has an 5-5 overall record. Currently, the Ducks have been the home team 8 times, sitting with a record of 5-3. Getting ready to play for the 5 times as the favorite, Oregon has gone 4-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Ducks come into this game as -14 point favorites. As Oregon prepares for this non-conference matchup, they have a record of 4-4 in non-conference games. In Pac-12 action, they have a mark of 1-1.
Coming into the game, Will Richardson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 13.0 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Richardson is grabbing 3.89 rebounds and adding 5.56 assists. Oregon’s second leading scorer is N’Faly Dante, who has hit 61.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.5 points per game.
Oregon’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.4, which places them 165th in the NCAA. Oregon’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 63.9% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 139th in overall field goal percentage at 45.2%. When the Ducks have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 33.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Oregon is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 68.0 per contest, placing them just 437th in college basketball. Currently, Oregon’s 35.0 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Ducks are averaging 10.4 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- UC Riverside is 3-1-1 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Highlanders are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- UC Riverside is 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- The Highlanders are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-1-1 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Ducks are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 3-0 vs the spread in these contests.
Free UC Riverside Highlanders vs Oregon Ducks NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: UC Riverside Highlanders +14
When looking at the betting lines for this showdown between the Oregon Ducks and UC Riverside Highlanders, our analysis likes the value of taking UC Riverside to put up a fight as the 14 point underdogs. Pace of play should be a big factor in this matchup, as both sides prefer to grind the clock and make their opponents defend. With this game likely featuring a limited number of possessions, there will be less opportunity for Oregon to pull away and cover the spread as -14 point favorites. Despite UC Riverside sitting at just 2-2-1 ATS in their last 5 games as the underdog, for today’s game, we will be locking in the Highlanders at +14.
Free CBB Betting Pick: UC Riverside ATS
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