Missouri Tigers vs Oregon Ducks 12/2/2020 NCAAB Picks, Previews & Game Analysis

Missouri Tigers vs Oregon Ducks 12/2/2020

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Missouri Tigers	+4 (-110)	138 o (-110)	+164
Oregon Ducks	-4 (-110)	138 u (-110)	-181

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Missouri Tigers

The Missouri Tigers had their first only game of the season so far just this November 25 and they went up against Oral Roberts Golden Eagles by a wide margin of 27 points. Mark Smith is the best player for this game as he gave the Tigers 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Not far behind was Xavier Pinson’s 17 points along with four assists and three rebounds. Dru Smith also had a good game and he provided with 16 points, six assists, five rebounds, four steals, and a block. Rounding up the double-digit scorers is Javon Pickett doing 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Players to watch: M. Smith G (GP 1 MIN 21 PTS 17 REB 3 AST 4 STL 1 BLK 0 TO 5 FG% 58.3 FT% 66.7 3PT% 20), X. Pinson G (GP 1 MIN 32 PTS 16 REB 5 AST 6 STL 4 BLK 1 TO 3 FG% 55.6 FT% 83.3 3PT% 50), D. Smith G (GP 31 MIN 36.6 PTS 20.5 REB 4.3 AST 5.5 STL 1.5 BLK 0 TO 2.7 FG% 46.8 FT% 82.1 3PT% 41.5).

Oregon Ducks

The Oregon Ducks are just about to start the season and they are given the 21st ranking in the Top 25.  This team is going in this season without their top scorer from last season and they will miss Pritchard’s production. It is now up to Chris Duarte to give a lift to the team and he will is expected to put up his numbers from last season. The six-foot-six guard had 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 steals. Will Richardson will also be in the team this year and he will join Duarte in the starting backcourt. He had averages last season of 11 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. 

Players to Watch: P. Pritchard G GP 28 MIN 30.1 PTS 12.9 REB 5.6 AST 1.6 STL 1.7 BLK 0.5 TO 1.5 FG% 41.4 FT% 79.5 3PT% 33.6, C. Duarte G GP 28 MIN 30.1 PTS 12.9 REB 5.6 AST 1.6 STL 1.7 BLK 0.5 TO 1.5 FG% 41.4 FT% 79.5 3PT% 33.6, W. Richardson G GP 31 MIN 30.3 PTS 11 REB 3.7 AST 2.3 STL 1.4 BLK 0.2 TO 1.6 FG% 47.9 FT% 84.8 3PT% 46.9.

Trends

Missouri Tigers

Missouri is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Missouri’s last 10 games.
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Pac-12 conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Missouri’s last 6 games played in December.
Missouri is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played on a Wednesday.

Oregon Ducks

Oregon is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon’s last 6 games.
Oregon is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Oregon is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
Ducks are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games played in December.