Game: (809) Houston (2-1) vs. (810) Oregon (4-0)
Time: Fri. 11/22 9:00 PM EST at Matthew Knight Arena
Spread: Oregon -7
Total: 137
Odds from: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The Houston Cougars head out on the road to face the #11 Oregon Ducks. Houston won this matchup last year by the score of 65-61 on their home court, so the Ducks will be seeking revenge. The Ducks won their last game out against Texas-Arlington, 67-47. Recently Houston lost by a last-second shot on their home court by BYU, then rebounded with a 97-89 win over Rice.
HOUSTON COUGARS
Houston averages 84 points per game while shooting 49% from the field. The Cougars are shooting 40% from three-point land. Houston averages 12 turnovers per game along with five steals per game. Houston defense allows 72 points per game with 42% shooting from the field they allow 37% from three-point land.
OREGON DUCKS
The Ducks average 81 points per game shooting 51% from the field they shoot 41% from three-point land averaging 8 three-pointers per game. Oregon’s defense allows 63 points per game on only 34% field-goal percentage. The Ducks only allows 22% from three-point land. Oregon’s defense forces 13 turnovers a game while they also average seven steals per game.
SUMMARY
Houston has good offensive ability paired with poor defense. Oregon has good offensive ability paired with good defense. Oregon should be able to shut down most of Houston’s offense here but the spread will be covered by the team that shoots better from the 3. Oregon has the best 3 point shooting defense but Houston can really shoot the ball.
TRENDS
HOUSTON:
- HOU are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games.
OREGON:
- Under is 9-1-1 in ORE last 11 home games.
- ORE are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
- ORE are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
BETTING ANGLES:
Data Analysis: Oregon -7 / Over 137
Fade the Public: Houston +7 / Over 137
Sharp Action: Houston +7 / no data