Portland vs Oregon Picks and Prediction – 11/13/2024

The Portland Pilots will be on the road Tuesday with a game in Eugene against the Oregon Ducks. Portland has split their first two games of the season coming into Tuesday following a 39-point loss to UCSB. Offensively Portland has been mediocre this season averaging 68 points on 41.3% shooting. The pilots have had it rough allowing 82 points per game after giving up 94 against UCSB in their last outing. For more College Basketball Action see our College Basketball Picks.

Max Mackinnon is the offensive leader this season for Portland averaging 12 points and three assists per game. Vukasin Masic has averaged 24 points per game this season for Portland but has played in just one game. Big man Austin Rapp is third on the roster averaging 11.5 points and leads the team pulling in eight rebounds per game. Mezziah Oakman averages 9 points in 19 minutes across two games this year for Portland.

The Oregon Ducks stay at home Tuesday night undefeated through two games following a 31 point victory against Montana. The Oregon offense has been the team's biggest strength this season averaging 85 points on 47.6% shooting. Defensively Oregon has held their own as well allowing just 62 points per game through two games played.

Nate Bittle has led Oregon this season through two games averaging a team-high 16.5 points and 10 rebounds per game. Kwame Evans Jr. averages 14.5 points and TJ Bamba is averaging 13 points per game. Brandon Angel is 4th on the roster averaging 13 points in 22 minutes per outing. Jackson Shelstad averages 8 points and leads the team dishing out 3.5 assists. Jadrian Tracey is the fifth player for Oregon averaging double digits this season scoring 10 points per game across the first two games.

The Oregon Ducks are the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Tuesday. Look for Oregon to use their depth and talent on both sides of the ball to overwhelm a lackluster Portland team. The Oregon offense will be the difference in this game as the Ducks roll to an easy win and cover Tuesday night. Take Oregon to remain undefeated as they do the work Tuesday at home. Final Score Prediction, Oregon Ducks win and cover 87-62.