The Washington State Cougars (9-14, 1-10 Pac-12) look to snap their six-game losing streak when they meet the Oregon Ducks (16-8, 6-5 Pac-12) at Matthew Knight Arena. The game will air on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 11, 2018.
Oregon is a 15-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 149.5 points.
Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks Free Prediction
In the Cougars’ last game, they were dismantled by the Oregon State Beavers, 94-62. Oregon State was successful at getting and making free throws. The Beavers made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Cougars were 10-12 (83.3 percent). Robert Franks led Washington State in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Ducks won big over the Washington Huskies in their last outing, 65-40. The Ducks held the Huskies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.306 (below their season average of 0.523). The Huskies also had a turnover percentage of 21.4 (above their season average of 16.6). Troy Brown was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The high-octane offense of Oregon (66th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 111.6) will clash against the mid-tier defense of Washington State (312th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 110.2). The Ducks figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Washington State heads into the contest with records of 9-14 straight up (SU) and 9-13 against the spread (ATS). There does not appear to be a trend for games including the Cougars in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Oregon is 16-8 SU and 11-12 ATS. Ducks games have finished under the O/U total 54.5 percent of the time.
After the Ducks won the sole game against the Cougars last season, 85-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Ducks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (15.6 vs. 3.8) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 17.7).
Washington State Cougars at Oregon Ducks Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Washington State is 4-8 ATS with 8 overs and 4 unders.
Oregon is 7-7 ATS at home with 7 unders and 6 overs.
Oregon averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Washington State ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
The Ducks rank 22nd in blocks per game (5.0) while the Cougars rank 193rd (2.3).
Oregon ranks 59th in assists per game (15.6) while Washington State ranks 193rd in assists allowed per game (14.4).
The Ducks average 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 149th in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 212th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Oregon averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Washington State ranks 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Washington State is 0-5 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Oregon is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.2, up from 3.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
