Penn State vs Oregon Prediction 1/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Penn State vs Oregon prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 12th at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 12-4 (2-3) this season after they lost to Illinois by a score of 91-52 in their last game. Penn State trailed 45-21 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Nittany Lions shot 30.8% from the field, 16.7% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Nick Kern Jr. led Penn State with 13 points and five rebounds, while Zach Hicks added 11 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Nittany Lions lost to Indiana by a score of 77-71 but did beat Northwestern by a score of 84-80 before that. Penn State has won four of their last six games and started Big Ten play with a win against Purdue and a loss to Rutgers. Penn State has scored 84.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 13.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game, while Nick Kern Jr. is averaging 12.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. Penn State is shooting 48.8% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Oregon Ducks are 14-2 (3-2) this year after they defeated Ohio State by a score of 73-71 in their last game. Oregon trailed 32-27 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Ducks shot 42.1% from the field, 36% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Jackson Shelstad led Oregon with 24 points and three assists, while Nate Bittle added 21 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Ducks defeated Maryland by a score of 83-79 but did lose to Illinois by a score of 109-77 before that. Oregon has won five of their last six games and they started conference play with a win over USC and a loss to UCLA. Oregon has scored 79.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Nate Bittle is averaging 13.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Jackson Shelstad is averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. Oregon is shooting 46.3% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 34.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Penn State will beat Oregon

• Penn State has won each of its last 11 games at Bryce Jordan Center.
• Penn State has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games at Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State vs Oregon Prediction 

Oregon comes into this game after picking up a great road win against Ohio State and they have won five of their last six games. The Ducks have had a great start to the season and they have wins over Texas A&M, Alabama, San Diego State, and USC. Oregon doesn’t have a great shooting percentage, but they have scored at least 77 points in three of their last four games. Penn State has dropped two games in a row, including a loss to Indiana in their last home game. The Nittany Lions are scoring nearly 85 points per game this year, but they were held to just 52 last time out against Illinois. This should be a great game, but I think Oregon was very fortunate to get that win against Ohio State and I think their luck will run out. Take Penn State at home.