Oregon Ducks vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Prediction 03/15/19

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The Oregon Ducks (21-12, 12-8 Pac-12) challenge the Arizona State Sun Devils (22-9, 13-6 Pac-12) in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN at 11:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Oregon Ducks vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Sun Devils defeated the UCLA Bruins 83-72, while the Ducks beat the Utah Runnin’ Utes 66-54.

The Ducks had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 15.7) and held the Runnin’ Utes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.358 (below their season average of 0.556). Meanwhile, Arizona State dominated every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 32.4) and a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 16.2). UCLA recorded marks of 20.6 and 17.0, respectively, for those same stats. Arizona State’s Zylan Cheatham had a good game, putting up 13 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Oregon was led by Payton Pritchard, who had 20 points and five assists.

This game should be a battle of opposite tempos. Arizona State has preferred to play quickly (44th in possessions per game), while Oregon has been slower-paced (314th in possessions per game).

Oregon vs. Arizona State ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Arizona State ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Oregon ranks 197th (34.4).
  • The Ducks rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Sun Devils rank 114th (3.3).
  • Oregon ranks 136th in assists per game (13.4) while Arizona State ranks 157th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • The Ducks average 22.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 164th in the NCAA. The Sun Devils rank 260th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
  • Oregon ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Arizona State ranks 119th (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 4.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 52.0 points per game (11.0 below their season average).