A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the ninth-ranked Oregon Ducks (13-3, 2-1 Pac-12) when they square off against the Arizona State Sun Devils (10-5, 1-2 Pac-12) at Matthew Knight Arena. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Ducks barely escaped the 24th-ranked Arizona Wildcats 74-73, while the Sun Devils beat the Oregon State Beavers 82-76.
Arizona State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (above their season average of 24.9) and a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 15.4). For those same stats, Oregon State had marks of 14.7 and 18.0, respectively. Meanwhile, Oregon dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.231 (above their season average of 0.202) and a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 15.6). Arizona put up marks of 0.145 and 15.0, respectively, for those same stats. Will Richardson had a solid performance for Oregon, finishing with 21 points and five rebounds. Arizona State, meanwhile, rallied around Rob Edwards, who put up 18 points.
The Ducks took this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last matchup, Oregon won 79-75. The Ducks’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Sun Devils. Oregon had a rate of 9.4, while Arizona State posted a mark of 16.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Oregon should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Ducks rank 19th in effective field goal percentage (0.553), while Arizona State ranks 153rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477). Furthermore, the Sun Devils rank 59th in turnover percentage (17.3 percent), while the Ducks rank 256th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.6 percent).
Arizona State vs. Oregon Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oregon ranks 59th in assists per game (15.0) while Arizona State ranks 226th (10.9).
- The Ducks allow the fewest steals per game (4.0) while the Sun Devils rank 54th (5.7).
- Oregon averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Arizona State ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Ducks rank 99th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Sun Devils rank 239th (39.4).
- Arizona State ranks 150th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Oregon ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sun Devils have been outscored by an average of 10.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Arizona State has defeated opponents by an average of 4.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
