Oregon vs. Michigan Best Bet – February 5, 2025

The Oregon Ducks (16-6) face the 24th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (16-5) on Wednesday, February 5 at 6:30 PM ET at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines are favored at home with a point spread at -7.5 (-115) at MyBookie.

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Ducks have lost their last three games and are 1-4 over their last five. Their most recent defeat was a 77-71 outing against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, which officially kicked them out of the top-25.

Oregon was down by six at the half and was never able to fully recover in the second half. Jackson Shelstad led with 16 points and three assists, making him one of three players to reach double figures in scoring for this game.

The Cornhuskers did everything on paper slightly better than the Ducks, with one of those differences being fast break points. The Ducks had 18 fast break points, but allowed the Cornhuskers to get 24.

The Ducks are putting up 76.4 points a game and usually make 46.0 percent of their shots from the field. Their defense has been allowing opponents to average 71.0 points a game, offering very little room for error.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Wolverines have won two consecutive games and are 3-2 over their last five. Their most recent win was a 66-63 nail-biter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, marking their third win in this five-game stretch by a winning margin of four points or less.

Danny Wolf had a strong performance of 16 points on 55.5 percent shooting and 14 rebounds to lead them to victory. In total, three players made it to double figures and all nine that entered the game had scored.

The Scarlet Knights took 36 attempts from beyond the arc and made 10, giving them a slight boost on offense. However, their percentage was not as good as the Wolverines’ at 35.0. Free throws were big here too, as the Wolverines made 15 while the Scarlet Knights had nine.

The Wolverines’ offense generates 82.3 points a game while making 49.8 percent from the field. Defensively, they allow 70.3 points per game from opposing teams, which shows a better spread than what the Ducks produce.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered for the best Oregon Ducks vs. Michigan Wolverines betting odds. Current odds reflect the Wolverines as 7.5-point favorites. The Wolverines are favored to win at home with a 73.8 percent chance of success.

The Ducks were once close to cracking the top 10 rankings, but have steadily dwindled out of the top 25 with bad losses. The Wolverines are appealing, especially since they are 8-2 in conference play. Look for the Wolverines to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Michigan Wolverines -7.5 (-115)