Oregon basketball vs. Liberty live score: March Madness prediction, where to watch
Oregon basketball vs. Liberty live score: March Madness prediction, where to watch
It's been a long wait for the Oregon Ducks and Liberty Flames, but their respective starts to the 2025 NCAA Tournament are almost here. In the final game of the first round, both the Ducks and Flames will look to keep their season alive and advance to the second round, played on Sunday in Seattle.
After a strong finish to the season, winning eight of their final nine games, Dana Altman and the Ducks enter this game as a favorite, according to the betting line and the tournament seed line. Led by dynamic big man Nate Bittle, Oregon's paint presence and strong defense should be fully displayed in a game where size could be the ultimate difference against Liberty.
Meanwhile, the Flames pose a serious threat, especially in March. They got hot near the end of the season and went on to win the Conference USA Championship, clinching an automatic bid into the tournament. Regarding potential upset bids, the Flames fit the billing as a team that could shoot their way into the second round. This past season, Liberty hit 39% of their 3-pointers, which ranks as the seventh-best mark in the nation. Should they get hot on Friday night against the Ducks, it could have some fans pointing to them as a Cinderella candidate in the tournament.
A game between No. 5 and No. 12 seeds in the tournament is always fun for fans, as it has produced many upsets over the years. This year, No. 12 Colorado State upset No. 5 Memphis, and No. 12 McNeese upset No. 5 Clemson. Oregon hopes to stop the recent trend and advance into the Round of 32.
Oregon basketball fans can find everything they need to know ahead of the Ducks' first March Madness game below. We will provide live, in-game updates for the Oregon faithful to follow along with.
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What channel is the Oregon-Liberty NCAA Tournament game? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: truTV
Stream: NCAA March Madness Live App | Fubo TV (free trial for new subscribers)
Oregon Duckswill tip off vs. Liberty Flames on truTV. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game are Lisa Byington, Robbie Hummel, Jalen Rose, and Andy Katz.
Oregon vs. Liberty start time, TV Channel, and Location
TV Channel: truTV
Start time: 10:10 p.m. ET, 7:10 p.m. PT
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle (WA)
Oregon vs Liberty odds in March Madness
Moneyline: Oregon -285 / Liberty +230
Spread: Oregon -6.5
Over/under: 138.5
Oregon vs. Liberty Predictions, Game Picks
Oregon 77, Liberty 65: So long as the Ducks are able to defend against Liberty's shooting, this is a game they should be able to win. While the Flames take and make as many 3-pointers as anyone in the country, if Oregon is able to spread their defense and contest shots, it will allow their size to take over the game. Offensively, the Ducks should be able to pound the paint in this game, feeding Nate Bittle and Brandon Angel inside and dominating on the offensive and defensive boards.
Oregon vs. Liberty Stats
Oregon
PPG: 76.2
76.2 PPG Allowed: 70.9
70.9 FG Percentage: 45.7
45.7 3FG Percentage: 34.0
Liberty
PPG: 76.6
76.6 PPG Allowed: 62.9
62.9 FG Percentage: 49.4
49.4 3FG Percentage: 39.0
Oregon Ducks basketball schedule 2023-24
Below are the past five games of Oregon Ducks 2023-24 basketball season.
Mar. 1 82-61 Win vs. USC Trojans Mar. 4 73-64 Win vs. Indiana Hoosiers Mar. 9 80-73 OT Win vs. Washington Huskies Mar. 13 72-59 Win vs. Indiana Hoosiers Mar. 14 74-64 Loss to Michigan State Spartans Mar. 21 Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames (NCAA Tournament)
Liberty Flames basketball schedule 2023-24
Below are the past five games of Liberty Flames 2023-24 basketball season.
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