Colorado vs Oregon Prediction and Odds: Back Ducks at Home

Oregon and Colorado are set to do battle from Knight Arena on Monday night, capping off a PAC-12 doubleheader.

The Ducks stumbled out of the gate, but seem to be resembling their preseason expectations of late, covering against No. 1 Baylor at home before taking care of business against Pepperdine and Utah.

Now they welcome a potentially rusty Colorado team to their home court. The Buffaloes haven't played since December 18th after COVID-19 protocols shutdown the program for the time being.

How should we handicap this matchup? Let's checkout the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook.

Colorado vs. Oregon Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Colorado: +7 (-110)
• Oregon: -7 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Colorado: +240
• Oregon: -310

Total: 133.5 (Over -105/Under -115)

Colorado vs. Oregon Prediction and Pick

This is setting up for another momentum building win for the Ducks, who are starting to play their best ball of the season after a concerning start. The team's offense is up to 33rd in the country, per KenPom, and they have resounding success at home against Colorado, winning every meeting since 2013. Oregon is 8-6 on the year, but winners of three of their last four against a top 50 schedule.

Dana Altman's patent zone defense should shut down the motion offense of the Buffs that relies on generating rim pressure and getting to the free throw line. Colorado is generating more than 78% of their points on two-point tries and free throws, but limited practice time and a road venue may stifle their typically fluid offense.

It feels like a lot of points to lay, but I'm going to side with the rising tide of the Ducks given their recent form and the likely poor play off of a long lay off for the visitors.

I also fancy the under on a total that has hung around the opener of 133.5, both teams are in the top 15 when it comes to defensive possession length on average.

LEAN: Oregon -7, UNDER 133.5