Wisconsin at Oregon 3/21/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/20/2023 at 11:04 AM ET

Wisconsin at Oregon 3/21/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Badgers visit Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon to play the Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinals of the NIT. Wisconsin reached the quarterfinals following a 75-71 victory on Sunday over the Liberty Flames. Chucky Hepburn was the leading scorer for Wisconsin with 27 points and a layup by Max Klesmit with 42 seconds to play sealed the win for the Badgers. 

Steven Crowl is the leading scorer for Wisconsin with an average of 12.2 points per game and is also the leading rebounder with an average of 7.0 rebounds per game. Chucky Hepburn is the leader in assists with an average of 2.9 assists per game. Wisconsin has four players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team scores an average of 64.9 points per game.

Oregon reached the quarterfinals of the NIT with its 68-54 victory over the UCF Knights on Sunday night. Nate Bittle was the leading scorer and rebounder for Oregon with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Oregon shot 48.9% overall and held UCF to just 30.6% shooting. The Ducks hit only 26.3% of their attempts from three-point territory but held UCF to 16.7%. The Ducks out rebounded the Knights 40-31.

N’Faly Dante is leading Oregon in scoring and rebounding with averages of 13.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Will Richardson is the leader in assists but is out injured therefore the active leader in assists is Jermain Couisnard with an average of 2.2 assists per game. Oregon has only two active players averaging double figures in scoring. The Ducks are scoring an average of 70.7 points per game.

Oregon has had a few injuries near the end of the season and will play without Will Richardson, but the Ducks have played well nonetheless, covering the number in four of the last six. The defense for the Ducks has improved during the NIT holding its two opponents to an average of just 56.0 points per game. Oregon will use its home court advantage and a tough defense to keep Wisconsin in check and move on to the semifinals. Final Score Prediction, Oregon Ducks win and cover ATS 71-61.

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