Oregon Ducks at Washington Huskies Betting Prediction 03/09/19

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The Washington Huskies (24-6, 15-2 Pac-12) welcome the Oregon Ducks (18-12, 9-8 Pac-12) to Alaska Airlines Arena as the regular season wraps up. The game can be seen on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Huskies defeated the Oregon State Beavers 81-76, while the Ducks beat the Washington State Cougars 72-61.

The Ducks forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.576 (above their season average of 0.515). Meanwhile, Washington dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.640 (above their season average of 0.527) and a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.247). For those same stats, Oregon State was 0.536 and 0.286, respectively. Washington’s Noah Dickerson had a good outing, contributing 22 points and 17 rebounds. Oregon was led by Paul White, who finished with 21 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Jaylen Nowell led the Huskies to a 61-56 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points. Washington did an excellent job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). Oregon, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.0 vs. 16.7).

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Washington ranks 300th in possessions per game (66.6) and Oregon is 315th (66.1).

Oregon vs. Washington Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Washington ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Oregon ranks 212th (24.1).
  • The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (5.9) while the Ducks rank 48th (4.1).
  • Oregon ranks 129th in assists per game (13.6) while Washington ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • The Ducks rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Huskies rank 85th (6.0).
  • Oregon ranks 206th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Washington ranks 262nd (32.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
  • The Ducks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 6.2 for the season.