Match Analysis: Arizona Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 23, 2025
- Time: 1:40 AM UTC
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Game Overview
The Arizona Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Arizona is ranked 14th in net rating by KenPom, while Oregon is 28th but has shown strong efficiency lately. Both teams have had notable performances in their recent games, with Arizona dominating Akron and Oregon routing Liberty.
Key Factors to Consider
- Arizona averages 87.05 points per game, with a strong offense. Oregon, however, has been defensively solid, especially in recent games, allowing fewer than 80 points consistently.
- Arizona has historically performed well against Oregon, winning 4 out of their last 6 meetings. However, Oregon has shown improvement and has a strong record against Arizona in the Pac-12 tournament.
- No significant injury reports have been noted for either team.
- The game is played at a neutral site, which could affect both teams' performance. Oregon's coach, Dana Altman, has a strong tournament record.
- Both teams are highly motivated, given the stakes of advancing in the NCAA Tournament.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Arizona -185, Oregon +154 | Oregon | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Spread | Arizona -4.5 -105, Oregon +4.5 -115 | Oregon +4.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Over_under | Over 152.5 -110, Under 152.5 -110 | Under 152.5 | ★★★☆☆ 58% |
Predicted Outcome
Oregon Ducks
Predicted Score: Oregon 78, Arizona 74