- Matchup: Portland Pilots vs Oregon Ducks
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Portland Pilots (7-4) will visit the Matthew Knight Arena on Wednesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Oregon Ducks (5-5).
In their most recent outing, the Portland Pilots triumphed over Kent State with a final score of 88-78. The Pilots achieved a commendable shooting percentage of 52.4% (33 out of 63) and made 8 out of 22 three-point attempts. They converted 14 of 21 free throws, translating to a 66.7% efficiency. Portland secured 24 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive end, and recorded 27 assists throughout the game, forcing their opponents into 24 turnovers while securing 14 steals. Defensively, the Pilots allowed their adversary to shoot 41.4% from the field with Kent State scoring 24 of 58 attempts. Kent State contributed 13 assists and registered 10 steals, alongside collecting 32 rebounds (12 offensive, 20 defensive) but did not record any blocks. At the charity stripe, Kent State shot 85.7%, hitting 24 of 28, and struggled from long range, converting only 6 of 20 attempts. The Pilots committed 20 personal fouls compared to Kent State’s 17.
Cameron Williams was a standout player in this match, boasting a shooting percentage of 61.5% and contributing 1 assist. In 29 minutes, he grabbed 3 rebounds and scored 20 points on 8 out of 13 shooting.
Portland enters this game with a record of 7-4 for the season. The team averages 15.3 turnovers and commits 17.9 fouls per game. They are pulling down an average of 37.3 rebounds per contest and have tallied 224 assists this season, ranking 5th nationally in assists. The Pilots are connecting on 32.7% of their attempts from beyond the arc (69 of 211) while maintaining a 71.9% free throw percentage. Offensively, they average 84.7 points per game, ranking 66th in the nation, and shoot 51.2% from the floor.
On the defense, Portland forces 13.6 turnovers per game while committing 19.5 fouls. They rank 342nd in NCAA Division 1 in assists allowed, giving up 191 assists this season. Their defensive unit lets opponents shoot 43.3% from the floor (304 out of 702) and they average 32.7 rebounds allowed per game. The Pilots concede 33.4% from beyond the arc and rank 327th in the nation for points allowed per game (81.1).
The Oregon Ducks recently recorded a victory against UC Davis, winning 104-62. Oregon captured a total of 43 rebounds (29 defensive, 14 offensive) and turned the ball over 12 times while making 9 steals during the game. UC Davis committed 21 fouls, awarding the Ducks 27 free throw attempts, of which they converted 20 for a percentage of 74.1%. In perimeter shooting, Oregon was successful on 10 of 21 attempts (47.6%). Overall, they shot 37 out of 61, hitting 60.7% of their shots. Defensively, the Ducks allowed UC Davis to shoot 20 of 57 from the field (35.1%) and 7 of 26 from three-point range (26.9%), while the Ducks made 15 out of 19 free throw attempts (78.9%). Oregon allowed UC Davis to collect 21 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive.
TK Simpkins contributed significantly for the Ducks, scoring 18 points in 26 minutes, with 2 assists, achieving a remarkable shooting rate of 87.5% by making 7 out of 8 shots, along with grabbing 2 rebounds.
The Ducks stand at 5-5 for the season. In terms of offensive effectiveness, Oregon shoots 42.3% from the field, ranking 306th nationally. They have accumulated 760 points this season (76.0 per game), along with grabbing 38.5 rebounds per match. Their assist rate is 14.0, placing them 229th in the nation, with an average of 13.0 turnovers per game. Oregon commits 16.2 personal fouls on average, converting 70.6% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Ducks rank 210th in Division 1 for points permitted per game, allowing 74.1 points. They force 11.9 turnovers each game, permitting opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field (220th overall). The Oregon defense allows 32.8% on three-point shots and their opponents capitalize on 78.6% of their free throw chances. They concede 12.3 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 110th and 114th in NCAA respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Oregon
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