After making the second week of the 2021 NCAA Tournament, the 2021-22 season has been a downer for both Oregon and Oregon State, who will look to build momentum on Monday.
Oregon Ducks (-6, 140.5) vs. Oregon State Beavers
(stats as of Sunday morning)
Both teams have had a tough time generating offense with Oregon State 208th in the country in points scored on a per-possession basis while Oregon is 77th this category, but 340th in points per possession on the road.
For the Ducks, the biggest issue with the defense is guarding the arc, ranking 214th nationally in 3-point shooting percentage, but faces an Oregon State team that is 340th in percentage of points from made 3-pointers.
This matchup also puts a pair of teams that are playing at a slower tempo against each other with Oregon 291st in the country in possession per game while Oregon State is 192nd.
The Oregon vs Oregon State matchup is often known as the Civil War and Monday’s edition of this showdown will feature a rock fight.
Pick: Under 140.5