Montana Grizzlies at Oregon Ducks ATS Prediction 12/18/19

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The Montana Grizzlies (4-5) will travel to Matthew Knight Arena to square off against the eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks (8-2). The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

Montana Grizzlies at Oregon Ducks Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Ducks won a close one over the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines 71-70, while the Grizzlies defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 77-70.

Montana played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 19.4) and a free throw rate of 0.382 (above their season average of 0.164). For those same stats, North Dakota was 21.0 and 0.273, respectively. Meanwhile, Oregon’s 0.585 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Michigan, who had a rate of 0.484. The Ducks’ mark was above their season average of 0.547, while the Wolverines’ was below their season average of 0.569. Oregon rallied around Payton Pritchard, who contributed 23 points. Sayeed Pridgett, meanwhile played well for Montana, putting up 20 points and six rebounds.

Oregon could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the country’s worst offenses. Dating back to last season, the Ducks rank 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while Montana is 262nd in effective field goal percentage (0.547).

Montana Grizzlies at Oregon Ducks Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Montana ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Oregon ranks 239th (24.6).
  • The Ducks rank 84th in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Grizzlies rank 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9).
  • Oregon ranks 94th in assists per game (13.4) while Montana ranks 106th in assists allowed per game (11.0).
  • The Ducks rank sixth in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Grizzlies rank 141st (5.9).
  • Montana averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. Oregon ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).