Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Oregon Ducks (12-8, 3-4 Pac-12) head to Utah to take on the Runnin’ Utes (11-8, 5-2 Pac-12). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Oregon Ducks at Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Runnin’ Utes defeated the California Golden Bears 82-64, while the Ducks beat the Washington State Cougars 78-58.
Oregon played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.145 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.2). For those same stats, Washington State put up marks of 0.043 and 26.3, respectively. The Runnin’ Utes, meanwhile, held the Golden Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 23.9) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.669 (above their season average of 0.552). Timmy Allen led the way for Utah, contributing 17 points and 12 rebounds. Louis King played a pivotal role for Oregon with 22 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Ducks won the most recent game 68-66. Oregon won the rebounding battle. The Ducks had 12 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Runnin’ Utes had four and 25, respectively. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Utah ranks 297th in possessions per game (67.0) and Oregon is 310th (66.7).
Oregon at Utah Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah ranks 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Oregon ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Ducks rank 55th (32.5).
- Oregon allows the 43rd-fewest steals per game (5.5) while Utah ranks 60th (5.7).
- The Ducks rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 132nd (3.7).
- Oregon ranks 107th in assists per game (14.1) while 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).
