The Oregon Ducks (5-3) clash against the Colorado State Rams (4-3) at Matthew Knight Arena. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, December 8, 2017, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 148 points with Oregon opening as a 14.5-point favorite.
Colorado State Rams at Oregon Ducks Betting Prediction
The Rams are trying to rebound after their 92-66 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks in their last game. Arkansas’ 6.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Colorado State, who had a rate of 22.8. The Razorbacks’ mark was better than their season average of 14.3, while the Rams’ was above their season average of 15.4. Prentiss Nixon was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
In the Ducks’ last game, they lost a close one to the Boise State Broncos, 73-70. One of Boise State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, while Oregon went just 10 times. Oregon’s Payton Pritchard had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 28 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Oregon should have a considerable advantage. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, the Ducks defense ranks 16th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while the Colorado State offense ranks 296th in effective field goal percentage (0.483).
Colorado State holds records of 4-3 straight up (SU) and 1-5 against the spread (ATS). It’s tough to find a trend for Rams games in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Oregon is 5-3 SU and 3-4 ATS. Games involving the Ducks have a tendency to finish over the O/U total (66.7 percent).
Colorado State Rams vs. Oregon Ducks Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Oregon ranks 46th in assists per game (15.8) while Colorado State ranks 299th (10.9).
The Ducks average 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Rams rank 276th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Oregon ranks fifth in blocks per game (6.3) while Colorado State ranks 139th (3.4).
The Ducks rank 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Rams rank 163rd (35.2).
Oregon ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Colorado State ranks 70th (5.5).
