- Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Venue: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Oregon Ducks (8-7) will be hosting the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-4) at Matthew Knight Arena this Thursday.
In their most recent matchup, the Ohio State Buckeyes faced Nebraska and came away with a narrow defeat, finishing the game at 72-69. Ohio State achieved a shooting percentage of 45.6% from the field on 26 of 57 attempts, including 9 three-pointers out of 26 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Buckeyes converted 8 of 13 shots, resulting in a percentage of 61.5%. They recorded a total of 28 rebounds, with 3 being offensive. The team also recorded 13 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and making 4 steals. On the defensive side, Ohio State allowed the opposing team to shoot at a rate of 43.9% (25 of 57). Nebraska distributed 12 assists and made 5 steals. Additionally, Nebraska secured 35 rebounds (8 offensive and 27 defensive) and did not register any blocks. At the charity stripe, Nebraska completed 14 of 17 attempts, achieving a success rate of 82.4%. From behind the three-point line, they made 8 of 29 attempts. In terms of fouls, Ohio State committed 14 while Nebraska was called for 12.
Key player John Mobley Jr. played a significant role in the game, scoring 22 points on 8 of 17 shooting. He logged 36 minutes on the court, contributed 2 rebounds, and ended the game with a field goal percentage of 47.1% along with 1 assist.
Ohio State enters this contest with an overall record of 10-4 for the season. The team averages 10.9 turnovers per game and commits 17.3 fouls. On the boards, they are pulling down 36.1 rebounds per game, with a total of 235 assists ranking them 120th in Division 1. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.3% (112 of 327), and they boast a free-throw percentage of 78.4%. The Buckeyes have an impressive scoring average of 84.6 points per game, placing them 61st in college basketball, while shooting 50.6% from the field.
Defensively, Ohio State forces opponents into an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and draws 20.3 fouls. They rank 81st nationally in allowing assists, having surrendered 180 assists this season. The Buckeyes’ defense permits opposing shooters to connect at 42.0% (355 of 846) and averages 31.7 rebounds allowed per game. They are also allowing 29.8% from three-point territory and rank 150th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (72.0).
In their last game, the Oregon Ducks fell to Rutgers, with a score of 88-85. Oregon managed to gather 27 defensive and 14 offensive boards, totaling 41 rebounds overall. However, they also committed 17 turnovers while making 5 steals. Rutgers fouled 18 times, granting Oregon 16 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 12 for a 75.0% success rate. From three-point range, the Ducks made 13 of 32 attempts (40.6%). Overall, Oregon shot 30 for 66 from the field, achieving 45.5%. Defensively, they allowed Rutgers to hit 26 out of 60 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 43.3%. Rutgers hit 6 out of 18 three-pointers, totaling 33.3%, and shot 30 out of 34 from the free-throw line (88.2%). In terms of rebounding, the Ducks allowed Rutgers to secure 30 boards, including 9 offensive rebounds.
Nathan Bittle was instrumental for the Ducks, scoring 28 points in 30 minutes of play and contributing 2 assists. He scored 11 of 21 field goal attempts for an impressive 52.4% shooting percentage, alongside 8 rebounds.
Oregon stands with a record of 8-7 for the current season. Offensively, they shoot 44.0% from the field, ranking them 260th in Division 1. The Ducks have accumulated 1,165 points throughout the year, averaging 77.7 points per game while securing 39.0 rebounds. Their assists per game average stands at 15.7 (113th in college) and they turn the ball over 13.0 times. Committing an average of 16.1 fouls each game, they shoot 71.3% from the free-throw line.
On defense, the Ducks rank 183rd nationally in points per game allowed, giving up 73.3. They force 11.1 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field (119th in college). Oregon’s defense allows 31.7% from three-point range (113 of 357), while their opponents convert 78.4% of their free-throw attempts. They concede an average of 12.2 assists and 33.3 rebounds, landing them 90th and 109th respectively in those defensive statistics.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA action against the spread?
Pick: Ohio State to cover the spread
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