The Oregon Ducks, seeded 11^th with a record of 24-11, face off against the Creighton Bluejays, seeded third with a record of 24-9, in the Men’s Basketball Championship's second round in the Midwest region. The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, at 9:40 PM ET, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bluejays are expected to triumph, with a point spread of 4.5 (-110).

The Ducks are coming off of an 87-73 victory over the six-seed South Carolina Gamecocks. Jermaine Couisnard blasted the Gamecocks with 40 points and it happened to be against his former team.

Couisnard has been averaging 16.1 points and 3.3 assists each matchup. This is a great start, especially if he has the door wide open to drop 40 once again. He will need to set the tone early, as the defense will likely expect his presence.

On average, their scoring stands at 75.7 points per game, positioning them at 114^th in national scoring statistics. Their offensive efficiency stands at 110.0, placing them at 103^rd, pointing to promising potential due to their robust offense.

Regarding defense, they limit opponents to an average of 71.9 points per game, ranking 181^st overall. Their defensive efficiency is at 104.5, positioning them 103^rd. This highlights a significant margin of victory relative to their offensive strength.

The Bluejays defeated the 14^th-seed Akron Zips 77-60 in the first round. Center Ryan Kalkbrenner had 23 points in that matchup, while Baylor Scheierman leads with 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds a game.

They have gone 4-1 in their last five matchups. At this rate, they have positive momentum on their side and should have a quality chance to succeed. Can they continue their hot streak?

They maintain an average of 80.4 points per game, positioning them at 35^th in terms of performance. Their offensive efficiency stands at 116.4, placing them 144^th. To address offensive hurdles, they need to assert dominance from the outset.

The Bluejays allow an average of 69.4 points per game, positioning them at 102^nd in that regard. Their defensive efficiency of 100.4 ranks 94^th, showcasing their ability to adapt.

MyBookie showcases the latest odds for this matchup, with the odds favoring the Creighton Bluejays with a point spread at -4.5 (-110). Market insights are showing they have a great chance at winning, with an 84.5 percent probability.

The Bluejays are much more appealing on paper than the Ducks have been. They are able to win games by a large margin, whereas the Ducks are within five points. Overall, the Bluejays are the best choice here.