The fourth-ranked Oregon Ducks (11-2) visit CU Events Center to square off against the Colorado Buffaloes (11-2, 1-0 Pac-12). The Ducks look to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Oregon Ducks vs. Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Buffaloes defeated the Iona Gaels 99-54, while the Ducks beat the Alabama State Hornets 98-59.
Oregon dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.3 (better than their season average of 15.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.689 (above their season average of 0.560). For those same stats, Alabama State was 24.4 and 0.436, respectively. Colorado, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (below their season average of 33.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.708 (above their season average of 0.474). Iona recorded marks of 7.3 and 0.350, respectively, for those same stats. McKinley Wright IV had a good performance for Colorado with 13 points and 10 assists. Chris Duarte, meanwhile played well for Oregon, putting up 31 points, six assists and five rebounds.
The Buffaloes won the only game between these two teams last season, 73-51. Colorado made good use of their 28 trips to the free throw line, converting on 24 of them (85.7 percent). Oregon, meanwhile, was just 11-18 (61.1 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Ducks are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 35th in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.8 percent. Meanwhile, Colorado ranks 35th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.0 percent.
Oregon Ducks at Colorado Buffaloes ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oregon ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while Colorado ranks 150th (8.8).
- The Buffaloes average 21.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 198th in the country. The Ducks rank 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- Colorado ranks 106th in blocks per game (3.6) while Oregon ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Buffaloes rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Ducks rank 87th (33.5).
- Colorado ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Oregon ranks 84th (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 11.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 84.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
