Oregon vs Rutgers Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Oregon vs Rutgers Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 16th, at the Matthew Knight Arena. Let’s take a look at an Oregon Ducks vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Pick. 

Oregon Finally Back on the Right Track

Oregon had lost five games in a row before winning the last game against the Northwestern Wildcats. Oregon’s offense was sure impressive, scoring 81 points, and that was enough for the six-point victory. At halftime, Oregon was up 39-25, and in the second half, they held on for the win. Jackson Shelsted put up 26 points, four assists, and one rebound. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. Two games ago against Michigan State, the defense was awful, giving up 86 points and that led to the defeat. 

Oregon overall sits with a 17-8 record overall, and they have gone 10-15 against the spread. The over has hit in 15 of the 25 games so far this season. Oregon is averaging 76.5 points, while their defense is giving up 72.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 114th, while the defense is ranked 196th. Jackson Shelstad has been the top player, averaging 13.4 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field. 

Rutgers Has Been A Disappointment

Rutgers has been a major disappointment this season and they just keep losing games. Two games ago against Maryland, Rutgers lost 90-81 and in the last game against Iowa, they ended up losing 84-73. In the second half Rutgers was outscored 51-31 and that led to the defeat. Even though Rutgers lost they used a balanced offensive attack to find the offensive success. Ace Bailey had a strong game putting up 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists. 

Rutgers sits with a 12-13 record overall, and they have gone 11-13-1 against the spread. Away from home, they have gone 2-5 straight up. Rutgers is averaging 76.3 points, while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 122nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 288th. Rutgers does like to get up and down and they are averaging 60.36 field goals attempted per game which is 101st in the league. Guard Ace Bailey is averaging 19.1 points per game. 

Oregon vs Rutgers Prediction

Give me Oregon here. I really don’t trust Oregon, honestly, but I really don’t trust Rutgers more. This Rutgers defense has refused to play a lick of defense the last month, and their lack of any sort of defense is going to be the difference here. Oregon is going to have no issue running up the score, and it’s going to be the Ducks that are going to cruise here. Oregon will win this game by at least 15 points. Back Oregon against the spread.