The Oregon Ducks (12-8, 3-4 Pac-12) visit Utah to play the Runnin’ Utes (11-8, 5-2 Pac-12) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Oregon Ducks at Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Prediction
In the Ducks’ last game, they blew out the Washington State Cougars, 78-58. The Ducks were 8-10 from the foul line (80.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.2). With 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Louis King was the top scorer from either team.
The Runnin’ Utes won big over the California Golden Bears in their last contest, 82-64. Utah won the rebounding battle. The Runnin’ Utes had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 20) and total rebounds (42 vs. 25). With 17 points and 12 rebounds, Timmy Allen had a good outing for Utah.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Utah currently ranks 297th in possessions per game (67.0) and Oregon is 310th (66.7).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Ducks won the most recent game 68-66. The Ducks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 15.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 14.9).
Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. Utah ranks 145th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Ducks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
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