The market still seems to be pricing Oregon with a higher offensive floor than the current roster supports. Without Jackson Shelstad, the Ducks have struggled to create clean looks and the replacement backcourt has been turnover-prone. That's a bad matchup against a Maryland defense built on physical ball pressure. On the other side, the Terps suddenly have the best shot-creator on the floor in Andre Mills, who's averaging 21.4 PPG over his last eight games. In a thin-spread tournament game on a neutral floor, extra possessions and a reliable scorer matter. If Oregon's guards start giving it away, Maryland is live to control this tempo and stay inside the number.
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Record: 32-30
Maryland +3 1/2
The market still seems to be pricing Oregon with a higher offensive floor than the current roster supports. Without Jackson Shelstad, the Ducks have struggled to create clean looks and the replacement backcourt has been turnover-prone. That's a bad matchup against a Maryland defense built on physical ball pressure. On the other side, the Terps suddenly have the best shot-creator on the floor in Andre Mills, who's averaging 21.4 PPG over his last eight games. In a thin-spread tournament game on a neutral floor, extra possessions and a reliable scorer matter. If Oregon's guards start giving it away, Maryland is live to control this tempo and stay inside the number.
Record: 32-30 Maryland +3 1/2 The market still seems to be pricing Oregon with a higher offensive floor than the current roster supports. Without Jackson Shelstad, the Ducks have struggled to create clean looks and the replacement backcourt has been turnover-prone. That's a bad matchup against a Maryland defense built on physical ball pressure. On the other side, the Terps suddenly have the best shot-creator on the floor in Andre Mills, who's averaging 21.4 PPG over his last eight games. In a thin-spread tournament game on a neutral floor, extra possessions and a reliable scorer matter. If Oregon's guards start giving it away, Maryland is live to control this tempo and stay inside the number. Good Luck!
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Record: 32-30 Maryland +3 1/2 The market still seems to be pricing Oregon with a higher offensive floor than the current roster supports. Without Jackson Shelstad, the Ducks have struggled to create clean looks and the replacement backcourt has been turnover-prone. That's a bad matchup against a Maryland defense built on physical ball pressure. On the other side, the Terps suddenly have the best shot-creator on the floor in Andre Mills, who's averaging 21.4 PPG over his last eight games. In a thin-spread tournament game on a neutral floor, extra possessions and a reliable scorer matter. If Oregon's guards start giving it away, Maryland is live to control this tempo and stay inside the number. Good Luck!
Santa Clara's ability to knock down the 3-ball, their efficient free throw shooting and low turnover ratio should be able to keep them within the number. Gonzaga doesn't rely on long range shooting, but you got to love that the Zags have only been hitting 28% from three point range over the last month.
Santa Clara Broncos +8 1/2
Santa Clara's ability to knock down the 3-ball, their efficient free throw shooting and low turnover ratio should be able to keep them within the number. Gonzaga doesn't rely on long range shooting, but you got to love that the Zags have only been hitting 28% from three point range over the last month.