The Houston Cougars (2-1) and their great offense head to Oregon to play the 11th-ranked Ducks (4-0) and their stifling defense. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Houston Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Ducks dismantled the UT Arlington Mavericks 67-47, while the Cougars beat the Rice Owls 97-89.
The Cougars held the Owls to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.5 (below their season average of 25.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.590 (above their season average of 0.544). The Ducks, on the other hand, held the Mavericks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.281 (below their season average of 0.505) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.5 (below the 31.7 mark opponents have averaged against Oregon this season). Payton Pritchard was a key piece for Oregon with 24 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Houston was lifted by Quentin Grimes, who contributed 32 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
The Cougars won the lone game between these two teams last season, 65-61. The Cougars’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Ducks. Houston had a rate of 15.2, while Oregon posted a mark of 20.9.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this meeting between a pair of the country’s top defenses. Oregon ranks 25th in defensive efficiency (95.0) and Houston is eighth (92.6) since last season.
Houston Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Houston, ATS Winner – Houston, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Houston averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. Oregon ranks 268th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- The Cougars rank 16th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Ducks rank 71st (11.8).
- Houston ranks second in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Oregon ranks 51st (2.7).
- The Cougars rank 10th in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Ducks rank 195th (34.9).
- Oregon ranks 45th in steals per game (7.6) while Houston ranks 138th (6.4).
