The Arizona Wildcats (13-4, 4-0 Pac-12) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Oregon Ducks (10-6, 1-2 Pac-12) at McKale Memorial Center. The game can be seen on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Oregon Ducks at Arizona Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Ducks’ last outing, they blew out the USC Trojans, 81-60. The Ducks held the Trojans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 27.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.683 (above their season average of 0.511). Louis King had a good game for Oregon, recording 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
The Wildcats easily got past the California Golden Bears in their last outing, 87-65. Arizona couldn’t miss, shooting 56.1 percent from the field. California, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of just 34.5. Chase Jeter led Arizona in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Ducks won 98-93. The Ducks’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Wildcats. Oregon had a rate of 4.5, while Arizona posted a mark of 19.8.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Oregon figures to have a significant edge. The Ducks defense ranks 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while the Arizona offense is ranked 168th in effective field goal percentage (0.517).
Oregon vs. Arizona ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Oregon ranks 233rd (25.8).
The Wildcats rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Ducks rank 79th (12.3).
Oregon ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Arizona ranks 72nd (3.1).
The Wildcats rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Ducks rank 41st (5.4).
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The Ducks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
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