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Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Oregon (16-3) vs. Minnesota (10-9)
January 25, 2025 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota +4; Over/Under: 139
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In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at Williams Arena. Let’s take a look at a Oregon Ducks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Pick. 

Oregon Can’t Overlook This Game

Oregon can’t overlook this game because if they do, they will have a bad loss here. On Tuesday, Oregon scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 11 points. Oregon shot 50.8 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. TJ Bamba had a huge game putting up 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Forward Brandon Angel had a strong game putting up 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 


Oregon sits with a 16-3 record overall and they have gone 9-10 against the spread. Oregon is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 91st in the league while the defense is ranked 130th, They are shooting 75.25 free throw line which is 68th in the league. Center Nate Bittle is averaging 13.6 points while shooting 51.4 percent from the field. 

Minnesota Figuring It Out?

Overall, this season, Minnesota has been awful, but they seem to be figuring it out, and they have a ton of confidence right now. Two games ago against Michigan they were able to secure the 84-81 victory. In the last game against Iowa they went on the road and they secured the 72-67 victory. At halftime they were up 32-28 and in the  second half they continued the success on the way to the victory. 

Minnesota comes into this game with a 10-9 record overall and they have gone 5-12-2 against the spread. The Gophers are averaging 69.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 303rd in the league while the defense is ranked 100th. They are averaging 15.63 assists per game which is 81st in the league. Dawson Garcia is having a strong season averaging 19.1 points while shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from behind the three point line. 

Why Minnesota Will Beat Oregon 

Minnesota has won 10 of its last 11 day games at Williams Arena.

Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction

What Minnesota did in the last game against Iowa was quite impressive and they are going to continue that success here. Minnesota held Iowa to only 67 points in the last game and they are going to step up in a big way again here. Oregon’s offense is going to struggle to get going here, and Minnesota will cover the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Minnesota +4

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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