The eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks (14-3, 3-1 Pac-12) will be at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Washington State Cougars (10-7, 1-3 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Oregon Ducks at Washington State Cougars Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Cougars lost big to the Stanford Cardinal, 88-62, while the Ducks were victorious over the Arizona State Sun Devils, 78-69.
Oregon played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 33.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 (above their season average of 0.553). Arizona State was 27.0 and 0.466, respectively, for those same stats. Washington State, on the other hand, held Stanford to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 22.9). Jeff Pollard played a pivotal role for Washington State with eight points and 10 rebounds. Payton Pritchard had a solid performance for Oregon, finishing with 29 points and six assists.
The Ducks dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the last matchup, Oregon won 84-51. The Ducks’ 16.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Cougars, who had a mark of 25.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Washington State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Washington State ranks 12th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while Oregon forces the 83rd-fewest turnovers (18.3 percent). Additionally, the 60th-ranked defense of the Ducks (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.455) will clash against the 328th-ranked offense of the Cougars (effective field goal percentage of 0.455).
Oregon Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Washington State ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Oregon ranks 235th (25.0).
- The Ducks average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. The Cougars rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Oregon ranks second in steals allowed per game (4.0) while Washington State ranks eighth (4.5).
- The Ducks rank 48th in assists per game (15.1) while the Cougars rank 204th (11.4).
- Oregon ranks 103rd in rebounds per game (37.2) while Washington State ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
- The Ducks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 11.3 for the season.
