MISS VALLEY ST DELTA DEVILS @ ORE

Oregon’s offense has started quickly

Oregon is 2-0 after scoring 87 against Montana and 98 against Eastern Washington.

Interior play is an Oregon strength

Against Montana, Oregon held a 54-14 advantage in points in the paint and won the rebounding battle 37-26; Malique Ewin had 13 rebounds.

Abrams has shown scoring punch

AJ Abrams scored 20 points against Washington, while Gabriel Martinez and Matt Anglo added 16 apiece.

Turnovers and ball movement remain concerns for the Delta Devils

Mississippi Valley State had 17 turnovers and eight assists against Oklahoma.

Oregon’s guard rotation merits attention

Jasper Johnson and Wei Lin are among the Oregon guards who could take on more minutes.

Mississippi Valley State availability merits attention

The Delta Devils’ availability remains a factor in the matchup.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Consider Mississippi Valley State plus the points

At around +37.5, Mississippi Valley State is worth considering because its first two losses were by 27 and 13.

Lean under the total, but shop the number

An under lean around 148.5 is reasonable given Mississippi Valley State’s limited scoring; lower totals near 146.5 make the number important.

Avoid a steep favorite price

Oregon is the expected winner, but a large spread makes the favorite less attractive; waiting for a live entry may be preferable.