California vs Oregon Prediction – College Basketball Picks 1/13/24

The California Golden Bears will play the Oregon Ducks in a PAC-12 game on Saturday night at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. California has won two games in a row, while Oregon is on a five game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the California vs Oregon prediction.

California Preview

The California Golden Bears are 6-10 (2-3) this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 82-78 in their last game. California trailed 40-26 at halftime, but out scored Colorado 56-38 in the second half for the win. The Golden Bears shot 40% from the field and made 14 three pointers in the game. California defeated UCLA by a score of 66-57 in the game prior to Colorado, but lost the three games before that. The Golden Bears are scoring 75.5 points per game with 37.4 rebounds per game and 12.4 assists per game, while giving up 76.4 points against per game this year. Jaylon Tyson is averaging 20.7 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game. California is shooting 43% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this season. 

Oregon Preview

The Oregon Ducks are 12-3 (4-0) this season after they defeated Washington State by a score of 89-84 in their last game. Oregon led 46-41 at the half and was able to get the win, despite allowing 43 points in the second half. The Ducks shot 58.2% from the field and made 14 three pointers in the game. Oregon has also defeated UCLA, Washington, USC, and Kent State during this winning streak. The Ducks are scoring 78.7 points per game, 35.3 rebounds per game, and 14.2 assists per game, while allowing 71.4 points against per game this season. Jermaine Couisnard is averaging 13.6 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game. Oregon is shooting 47.3% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year. 

California vs Oregon Betting Prediction

Oregon comes into this game playing great basketball and they have started conference play with four straight wins. The Ducks are scoring 78.7 points per game and they are shooting 47.3% from the field, while Cal is only shooting 43% on field goals. Cal has won two conference games in a row against UCLA and Colorado, but they are going to have their hands full with Oregon. The Golden Bears are also allowing 76.4 points against per game this season and I don’t see how they keep this game close. Take Oregon at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Oregon -7.5