It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Colorado Buffaloes (11-9, 2-6 Pac-12) welcome the Oregon Ducks (13-8, 4-4 Pac-12) to the Coors Events Center. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Oregon Ducks vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction
The last time the Ducks played, they beat the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 78-72. Oregon’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Utah. The Ducks had a rate of 12.8 (better than their season average of 15.9), while the Runnin’ Utes posted a mark of 21.5 (above their season average of 17.6). Oregon was led by Will Richardson, who was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The Buffaloes lost a tough one against the Oregon State Beavers in their last contest, 76-74. Oregon State’s 13.0 turnover percentage was the team’s largest strength over Colorado, who had a mark of 14.8. The Beavers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.8. Colorado’s McKinley Wright IV had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-7 shooting.
After the Ducks won the sole game against the Buffaloes last season, 77-62, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Ducks made 19 of their 22 free throws (86.4 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.569 vs. 0.483).
It could be an error-filled game for the Colorado offense. Colorado ranks 182nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Oregon forces the 62nd-most turnovers in the nation (21.6 percent).
Oregon at Colorado ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon ranks 46th in steals per game (7.7) while Colorado ranks 186th (5.3).
The Buffaloes rank 97th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Ducks rank 228th (34.0).
Colorado ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Oregon ranks 107th (12.7).
The Buffaloes average 20.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 207th in the NCAA. The Ducks rank 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
Colorado is 23rd in the NCAA with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Oregon is 24th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Ducks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
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