On the whole Oregon’s appearance in the NCAA tournament is a clear case of better late than never. After sleepwalking through most of the season the Ducks caught fire to win the Pac 12 Tournament in convincing fashion. Meanwhile the Wisconsin Badgers are the rock of stability. Wisky was break even with Vegas lines NCAA basketball but seems to be losing steam as the Big Dance begins. Now both Oregon and Wisconsin boast two of the best defenses in college basketball. Of great concern are their plodding offenses that have clogged up their championship aspirations.
Oregon Ducks vs. Wisconsin Badgers
Date and Time: Friday, March 22, 2019, 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: SAP Center, San Jose, California
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| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | +2½ (-110) | 116½ (-110) |  |
| Wisconsin | -2½ (-110) | 116½ (-110) | |
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Oregon vs. Wisconsin TV Coverage: TBS
Oregon Ducks
Oregon has a Vegas lines NCAA basketball record of 23-12 straight up, 20-15 vs. the line, and 11-24 under the total. Late on the Ducks are one of the hottest teams on the board with eight consecutive covers. And Oregon has stayed under the number in seven of their last eight games. National metrics have the Ducks ranked 238th for scoring offense but 17th for points allowed. Oregon destroyed Pac 12 regular season champion Washington 68-48 in the conference title game.
Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin is running on fumes entering this matchup against the Ducks. As an example, the Badgers have paid in just two of their last 10 games. Bucky Badger has gone under the total in three of their last five outings. Last time out Wisky was manhandled by eventual Big Ten Tournament champion Michigan State 67-55. As a result, UW is 23-10 straight up, 16-16-1 against the spread, and 14-18 under the total. Bucky ranked 271st for scoring offense but ninth for points allowed.
Important Names on Court
Certainly, Dana Altman has proven to be the answer as head coach of Oregon. This will be the sixth Big Dance appearance for the Ducks in the last seven years. Altman led Oregon to the Final Four in 2017. For Nike U he has provided their best era of basketball. As a matter of fact, Oregon is so pleased that they extended Altman last week. It’s likely that he will retire in Eugene.
Greg Gard
Head coach Greg Gard is a native of Wisconsin and has engineered a strong comeback after a poor 15-18 season last year. Account of two Sweet 16 appearances in this first two UW seasons did expectations raise too much. Gard had to retool the roster last year but that is now paying dividends as the Badgers are back in the Big Dance.
Watch out for these players
Extending Wisconsin’s success is forward Ethan Happ. Consider Happ’s 17.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Oregon is led by forward Louis King’s 13.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per outing. Both players were key in their respective team’s offshore betting sportsbook success.
Matchup to Watch
Oregon has shown strong Vegas lines NCAA basketball value in post season. To illuminate the Ducks have gotten the cash in 15 of their last 20 tournament games.
Oregon vs. Wisconsin NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
In this situation Oregon has the superior momentum and betting value.
Oregon vs. Wisconsin NCAA Betting Online Pick: Oregon Ducks
Oregon vs. Wisconsin NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Oregon 71, Wisconsin 68
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