Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Oregon Ducks (15-11, 6-7 Pac-12) will be at Pauley Pavilion to square off against the UCLA Bruins (14-13, 7-7 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game will air on ESPN2 at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Oregon Ducks at UCLA Bruins Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Bruins edged the Oregon State Beavers, 68-67, while the Ducks were beaten by the USC Trojans, 66-49.

The Bruins had an absurd free throw rate of 0.346 (above their season average of 0.228) and held the Beavers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 31.7). Oregon, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). UCLA received a boost from Moses Brown, who contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. Louis King, meanwhile had a good game for Oregon, recording 16 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Brown led the Bruins to an 87-84 win. He registered a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. One of UCLA’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 30 trips to the line, while Oregon went 24 times.

It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Bruins (ranked 24th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Ducks (311th in possessions per game).

Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UCLA ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.1) while Oregon ranks 222nd (33.9).
  • The Ducks average 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 164th in the nation. The Bruins rank 275th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
  • Oregon ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while UCLA ranks 86th (3.2).
  • The Ducks rank 94th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while the Bruins rank 263rd (16.7).
  • Oregon ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UCLA ranks 195th (7.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (6.9 above their season average).
  • The Ducks have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Oregon has defeated opponents by an average of 5.0 points.