The Washington Huskies (14-4, 5-0 Pac-12) look to prolong their seven-game winning streak against the Oregon Ducks (11-7, 2-3 Pac-12) at Matthew Knight Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Washington Huskies at Oregon Ducks Betting Prediction
In the Huskies’ last matchup, they blew out the California Golden Bears, 71-52. The Huskies held the Golden Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.314 (below their season average of 0.507) and had a free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.269). Washington rallied around Noah Dickerson, who had 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Ducks were beaten by the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last outing, 78-64. Arizona State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oregon. The Sun Devils had a rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.279), while the Ducks posted a mark of 0.190 (below their season average of 0.251). With 20 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Payton Pritchard was the top scorer from either team.
After the Ducks won both contests against the Huskies last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Oregon won 72-64. Oregon had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 25.7). Washington, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (15-17; 88.2 percent).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Oregon currently ranks 291st in possessions per game (67.3) and Washington is 302nd (67.0).
Washington vs. Oregon Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington ranks 44th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Oregon ranks 243rd (25.7).
The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (6.7) while the Ducks rank 65th (4.0).
Washington ranks 33rd in steals per game (8.1) while Oregon ranks 65th (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
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