The Oregon Ducks (8-4) visit Boise State to take on the Broncos (5-7) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Oregon Ducks vs. Boise State Broncos ATS Prediction
The last time the Ducks played, they blew out the Portland State Vikings, 84-57. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Oregon’s biggest advantages. They had 33 free throw attempts, 17 more than Portland State. Oregon was lifted by Bol Bol, who contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Broncos lost a close one to the Idaho State Bengals in their last contest, 72-70. Converting at the free throw line was one of Idaho State’s largest advantages. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Broncos were just 12-23 (52.2 percent). With 15 points on 6-for-15 shooting, RJ Williams led Boise State in scoring.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Payton Pritchard put up 19 points and 5 rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Ducks beat the Broncos 66-54. Oregon was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Ducks made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Broncos were just 11-18 (61.1 percent).
Bol has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Oregon.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Boise State currently ranks 316th in possessions per game (66.8) and Oregon is 328th (66.4).
Oregon vs. Boise State Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 89th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Oregon ranks 236th (27.6).
The Ducks rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Broncos rank 121st (2.8).
Boise State ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while Oregon ranks 51st (32.3).
The Broncos allow the 28th-fewest steals per game (5.2) while the Ducks rank 46th (5.6).
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The Ducks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, up from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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