Dana Altman is back. Jackson Shelstad is back. The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is back. The only difference this time around? They're in the Big Ten.
As the Ducks get ready to take on their new conference and all of its top-tier members, the team gets to start its season with a relatively easy opponent: the UC Riverside Highlanders.
So, before Oregon men's basketball returns to action, learn a bit about the team, the matchup, and the rest of the season:
How to watch Oregon men's basketball vs. UC Riverside
- Date & Time: Monday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
- TV: B1G+
- Radio: Oregon Sports Network
- Live stats: StatBroadcast
Odds for Oregon MBB vs. UC Riverside
- Spread: Oregon -16.5
- Money line: Oregon -2800, UC Riverside +1160
- Over/Under: 144.5
The Ducks are currently projected to win by 16.5 points with a total score between the two teams equaling 144.5 points. In order for someone to walk away with a $100 profit, the individual would have to bet $2,800 on a straight-up Oregon win or $1,160 on a straight-up UC Riverside win.
All odds are according to FanDuel Sportsbook | Odds are subject to change
Oregon Ducks men's basketball injury updates
Three Oregon Ducks are looking to bounce back from injuries sustained during the 2023-24 season. Center Nate Bittle, forward Mookie Cook, and guard Keeshawn Barthelemy are all available for the Ducks' season opener against the Highlanders.
The entirety of the Oregon men's basketball roster is listed as available for the game on Monday, Nov. 4. Head coach Dana Altman will most likely utilize almost everyone, if not everyone, in his depth chart.