Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Prediction 03/14/19

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The Oregon Ducks (20-12, 11-8 Pac-12) battle against the Utah Runnin’ Utes (17-13, 11-7 Pac-12) in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN at 11:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Runnin’ Utes beat the UCLA Bruins 92-81, while the Ducks had no trouble getting past the Washington State Cougars 84-51.

Oregon dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.4 (worse than their season average of 15.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.516). Washington State was 25.3 and 0.375, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Utah played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 6.1 (better than their season average of 17.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.581 (above their season average of 0.555). UCLA recorded marks of 11.2 and 0.525, respectively, for those same stats. Sedrick Barefield fueled Utah with 29 points. Oregon, meanwhile, received a boost from Ehab Amin, who recorded 17 points.

This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Utah ranks 35th in offensive efficiency and Oregon ranks 39th in defensive efficiency.

Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Oregon ranks 32nd in steals per game (7.8) while Utah ranks 237th (4.7).
  • The Runnin’ Utes are 45th in the country with 32.2 rebounds allowed per game while the Ducks are 56th with 32.7 rebounds allowed per game.
  • Oregon averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 132nd in the NCAA. Utah ranks 134th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
  • The Runnin’ Utes rank 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Ducks rank 237th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • Oregon ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Utah ranks 171st (3.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Runnin’ Utes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, up from 1.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 51.4 points per game (11.9 below their season average).