Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Oregon Ducks Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Minnesota travels to Eugene to face Oregon on Tuesday night at Matthew Knight Arena. The Golden Gophers are 11-14 overall and sit 13th in the Big Ten with a 4-10 conference record after a 69-57 loss at Washington. Oregon is 9-16 overall and 16th in the Big Ten at 2-12 following an 83-72 win over Penn State. Be a winner with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Tuesday, February 17
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Location: Matthew Knight Arena (Eugene, OR)
- TV: FS1
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
Minnesota averages 71.0 points per game while allowing an average of 68.9. Cade Tyson leads the offense with an average of 19.5 points per game on 49.1% shooting and 38.7% from three. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson adds 13.4 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds, while Langston Reynolds contributes 11.0 points and leads the team with 4.4 assists per game.
The Golden Gophers shoot 45% from the field and average 17.3 assists per game. Isaac Asuma leads the team with 1.5 steals per game, and Crocker-Johnson averages 1.0 blocks to anchor the interior. Minnesota has been competitive defensively, but has struggled to score consistently in conference play. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Nehemiah Turner are questionable. Joshua Omot, Robert Vaihola, Braeden Stephens, and Chansey Willis Jr. are out.
Key Stats - Per Game
- Points: 71.0
- Points Allowed: 68.9
- Field Goal %: 45%
- Rebounds: 32.4
- Assists: 17.3
- Steals: 6.8
- Blocks: 2.8
- Turnovers: 10.8
Oregon Ducks Preview
Oregon averages 72.2 points per game and allows an average of 74.9. Nate Bittle leads the Ducks, averaging 16.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game. Takai Simpkins is the second-leading scorer at 13.0 points per game, and Kwame Evans Jr. adds 12.5 points and a team-high 7.1 rebounds.
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The Ducks shoot 43% from the field and average 14.1 assists per game. Evans leads the team with 1.0 steals per game, while Bittle’s 2.1 blocks provide rim protection. Oregon has struggled defensively in Big Ten play, allowing nearly 75 points per game in conference action. Ege Demir, Jackson Shelstad, and Devon Pryor are out.
Key Stats - Per Game
- Points: 72.2
- Points Allowed: 74.9
- Field Goal %: 43%
- Rebounds: 35.0
- Assists: 14.1
- Steals: 5.9
- Blocks: 4.0
- Turnovers: 12.1
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Oregon Ducks Prediction
Minnesota has the better defensive numbers and the most reliable scorer in Tyson, which is critical in a matchup between two teams near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Oregon allows 74.9 points per game and has struggled to string together stops in conference play, while the Golden Gophers hold opponents to under 69 points per contest. Minnesota will control the tempo and limit turnovers, while executing well in half-court sets to create enough offense to build a late lead. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Golden Gophers win and cover ATS, 76-70.
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