It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Oregon State Beavers (10-4, 2-0 Pac-12) welcome the UCLA Bruins (10-6, 3-0 Pac-12) to Gill Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
UCLA Bruins at Oregon State Beavers ATS Prediction
In the Bruins’ last matchup, they topped the Oregon Ducks, 87-84. The Bruins had a great free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.230) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 31.6). Moses Brown was a key piece for UCLA with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Beavers defeated the USC Trojans in their last contest, 79-74. The Beavers had a great free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.234) and held the Trojans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.5 (below their season average of 28.4). Stephen Thompson Jr. led Oregon State in scoring with 34 points on 11-for-19 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 last contest, the Bruins won 75-68. The Bruins had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 15.4) and had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.211).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Oregon State should have a substantial advantage. The Beavers defense ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while the UCLA offense is ranked 142nd in effective field goal percentage (0.525). Opposite paces will be on display in this contest. The up-and-down Bruins rank 34th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Beavers rank 300th.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State ranks 82nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while UCLA ranks 235th (26.6).
The Beavers rank 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Bruins rank 188th (36.8).
Oregon State averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 56th in the country. UCLA ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Beavers average 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. The Bruins rank 63rd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
Oregon State ranks 132nd in steals per game (5.9) while UCLA ranks 146th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
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The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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