Liberty vs Oregon Prediction
The New York Liberty and Oregon Ducks face off on New Year's Day in a college football showdown in The Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Liberty vs Oregon prediction.
Can Liberty Finish Out the Season on Top?
The Liberty have a perfect 13-0 record in the CUSA standings and although they might not have played the toughest schedule, a win here would cap off a perfect season. In the last game against UTEP, Liberty scored 42 points and they ended up winning by 14. They actually didn’t do a whole lot of passing in the game but they leaned on the running game. Quinton Cooley had a strong game putting up 13 carries for 83 yards and three touchdowns. Overall this season Liberty is averaging 40.8 points while their defense is giving up 22.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league and the offense is going to need to have a big game here.
Liberty Betting Prediction
- The favorite has won each of Liberty's last 14 games.
- Liberty has covered the spread in each of its last five games as an underdog.
- Liberty has won the first quarter in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Liberty has won the first half in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Six of Liberty's last seven games have gone OVER the total points line.
Oregon Has Confidence in this Game
Oregon has confidence heading into this game and a big reason is because of their quarterback. As many other quarterbacks opted out to get ready for the draft, Bo Nix decided to stick with the Ducks for this game. On the season, Nix has thrown for 4,145 yards, 40 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Nix is having a big season and he really believes he can finish his college career on a high note. On the season, Oregon is averaging 44.2 points while their defense is giving up 17.3 points per game. In this game the Oregon offense is going to need to run up the score.
Oregon Betting Prediction
- Oregon has lost four of its last five games as a favorite at neutral venues.
- Oregon has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games at neutral venues.
- Oregon has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
- Oregon has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- Five of Oregon's last six games at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
Liberty vs Oregon Betting Prediction
If Nix was sitting out, Liberty might have a shot in this game, but Nix is playing and that means Oregon is going to put on a show. Liberty has played a bunch of cupcakes on their schedule, and it’s going to really hurt them here. Oregon on the season is averaging 44.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Liberty’s offense won’t be keeping up, and Oregon is going to get the job done here.
