Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Prediction 03/02/19

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The Oregon Ducks (16-12, 7-8 Pac-12) close out their home schedule at Matthew Knight Arena against the Arizona Wildcats (17-12, 8-8 Pac-12). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.

Arizona Wildcats at Oregon Ducks Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Ducks dismantled the Arizona State Sun Devils 79-51, while the Wildcats won a close one over the Oregon State Beavers 74-72.

The Wildcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.7, had a fantastic mark of 44.4 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.492). The Ducks, meanwhile, had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 28.9) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.513). Oregon’s Payton Pritchard played well, putting up 18 points. Arizona, meanwhile, rallied around Brandon Randolph, who finished with 15 points.

In their first matchup this year, Paul White led the Ducks to a 59-54 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points. Oregon had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 19.3). Arizona, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.192 vs. 0.140).

Oregon figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Ducks currently rank 80th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.483), while Arizona is 260th in effective field goal percentage (0.494).

Arizona at Oregon Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Oregon ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Arizona ranks 147th (3.8).
  • The Wildcats rank 175th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Ducks rank 218th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
  • Arizona is 26th in the NCAA with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Oregon is 33rd with 5.3 steals allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 3.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (matching their season average).