The USC Trojans, currently ranked 24th nationally and boasting an impressive record of 7-0, will face off against the Oregon Ducks, who sit at 4-3, in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup in Eugene, Oregon, this Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST. The Trojans are slight favorites, with the BetMGM Sportsbook setting the line at -1.5 for USC and an over/under of 156 points.
The significance of this game is heightened as it marks the first conference meeting between the two teams this season. Recently, USC secured an 88-75 victory over Arizona State, which saw standout performance from Chad Baker-Mazara, who scored 23 points. In contrast, Oregon has been formidable at home, boasting a perfect 4-0 record on their court and ranking second in the Big Ten with an impressive 12.9 offensive rebounds per game, led by Sean Stewart.
For USC, this game will mark their first true road encounter, testing their resilience after a solid start to the season. The Trojans are currently strong in assists, averaging 18.1 per game, with standout Rodney Rice contributing significantly, averaging 6.0 assists alongside 20.3 points.
On the offensive front, Oregon puts up 73.7 points per game, though they face a challenge against a USC defense that allows 77.6 points. USC has been efficient from the field, shooting 49.0%, which is above Oregon’s opponents’ collective shooting average of 44.3%. Additionally, Ducks player Jackson Shelstad has shown promise, averaging 2.8 made three-pointers per game with a scoring average of 15.7 points, while teammate Nathan Bittle adds depth with 16.3 points and a shooting accuracy of 48.3%.
As both teams prepare to clash, fans are eager to see if the Trojans can continue their unbeaten streak or if the Ducks will leverage their home-court advantage to secure a vital win in the Big Ten standings.