Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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It will be a battle between two sensational offenses when the Utah Runnin’ Utes (10-3, 1-0 Pac-12) meet the fourth-ranked Oregon Ducks (11-3, 0-1 Pac-12) at Jon M. Huntsman Center. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Runnin’ Utes were victorious over the Oregon State Beavers, 81-69, while the Ducks lost to the Colorado Buffaloes, 74-65.

Utah dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.455 (above their season average of 0.297) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 (below their season average of 0.557). For those same stats, Oregon State put up marks of 0.209 and 0.410, respectively. Oregon, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.473 vs. 0.500). Utah’s Timmy Allen led the way, putting up 25 points and 10 rebounds. Payton Pritchard fueled Oregon with 21 points and six rebounds.

The Ducks dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Oregon won 66-54. Oregon had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 16.3). Utah, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (16-20; 80.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses battle. Utah currently ranks 25th with 112.5 points per 100 possessions and Oregon is 10th (114.8).

Oregon at Utah Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Oregon ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.1) while Utah ranks 85th (6.3).
  • The Runnin’ Utes rank 53rd in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Ducks rank 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
  • The Runnin’ Utes rank 154th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while the Ducks rank 216th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
  • Oregon ranks 64th in assists per game (14.9) while Utah ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (12.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Runnin’ Utes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 10.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average).