Purdue vs Oregon Picks and Prediction – 1/18/2025

The No. 17 Purdue Boilermakers (14-4, 6-1 Big Ten) are set to face the No. 13 Oregon Ducks (15-2, 4-2 Pac-12) on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET (Noon PT) and will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Purdue enters the matchup riding a six-game winning streak. The Boilermakers have been efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% over the last six games, and have maintained a strong inside presence with a 62.3% shooting percentage from inside the arc during this span. Their disciplined play is evident, averaging just 8.5 turnovers per game in the same period. Trey Kaufman-Renn continues to lead the team with 17.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Oregon, on the other hand, boasts a formidable home-court advantage at Matthew Knight Arena and has been dominant throughout the season. The Ducks' defense has been particularly stifling, limiting opponents to low shooting percentages and capitalizing on turnovers. Offensively, Oregon has a balanced attack, with four players averaging double figures in scoring. Guard Keeshawn Barthelemy has been a standout, averaging 10.1 points and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 45% from three-point range. The Ducks have also proven their mettle in close games, winning three of their last four matchups decided by five points or fewer. 

This game marks the first-ever meeting between Purdue's head coach Matt Painter and Oregon's head coach Dana Altman, despite their combined 57 years of coaching experience. This is sure to be a barn-burner, but ultimately Oregon at home will be too much for Purdue. We like Oregon to win this one 80-74.