Oregon Ducks vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction 02/02/19

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The Oregon Ducks (13-8, 4-4 Pac-12) will be at the Coors Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes (11-9, 2-6 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

Oregon Ducks at Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Buffaloes lost a close one to the Oregon State Beavers, 76-74, while the Ducks were victorious over the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 78-72.

The Ducks forced 17 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.239). Colorado, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.308 (above their season average of 0.269). McKinley Wright IV played well for Colorado with 18 points. Meanwhile, Oregon received a boost from Will Richardson, who finished with 19 points and five rebounds.

The Ducks won the only contest between these two teams last year, 77-62. Making free throws was one of Oregon’s largest advantages. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Buffaloes were just 5-8 (62.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Colorado. Colorado ranks 182nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Oregon forces the 62nd-most turnovers in the country (21.6 percent).

Oregon Ducks vs. Colorado Buffaloes Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Oregon ranks 46th in steals per game (7.7) while Colorado ranks 186th (5.3).
  • The Buffaloes rank 207th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Ducks rank 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
  • Colorado is 23rd in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Oregon is 24th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Buffaloes rank 97th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Ducks rank 228th (34.0).
  • Colorado ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Oregon ranks 107th (12.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
  • The Ducks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 7.1 for the season.