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(NCAAB) Ducks (ORE) vs. Crimson Tide (ALA),
Point Spread: 6.50 | -115.00 Ducks (ORE) (Away)
Result: Win
Alabama is coming into this game with a 6-1 record this season and they are ranked in the top 10 right now. Their only loss this season came on the road against Purdue by 9 points, but they have won their last 3 straight games since then. Their offense has been great all season as they average 89.7 points per game which is top 10 in the country and that was a strength of theirs last season as well, but their defense has been awful as they also average 77.3 points allowed per game which is bottom 100 in the country. They have won 3 straight games against some good opponents, beating Illinois, Houston, and Rutgers, but their last 2 wins against Houston and Rutgers were in much closer games as they won each of those games by 5 points, needing OT to beat Houston as well. They are going up against an Oregon team that is 7-0 this season and they have been playing very well in recent games as they have improved from last season and are looking to prove themselves this year. They won their only road game this season against their rival Oregon State, and they have won both games in this tournament with some dominant performances. They beat Texas A&M by 10 points and they are coming off of a 10 point win against San Diego State in their last game, but Oregon is also unranked and will be playing with a chip on their shoulder as they try to take down a top 10 team in the country now. Oregon does not have a top 10 offense like Alabama, but they are averaging 81.1 points per game this season so they can certainly compete with Alabama's shooting. Oregon also has the much better defense as they allow 66.9 points per game, ranking in the top 100 of the country. Oregon can do enough on defense to keep Alabama from pulling away here and Oregon can also score points to keep them in this game. Oregon will cover the spread in this game.