Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Odds

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The Oregon Ducks (17-9, 7-6 Pac-12) will travel to Pauley Pavilion to take on the UCLA Bruins (18-8, 9-5 Pac-12) in their home finale. UCLA is a 5-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 153 points. Tip-off is set for 10:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins Odds Preview

In the Ducks last contest, they lost a tough one against the USC Trojans, 72-70. MiKyle McIntosh had a good performance for Oregon, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting. USC had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.534). Oregon, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (9-10; 90.0 percent). The Bruins will look to maintain momentum after topping the Oregon State Beavers in their last game, 75-68. Thomas Welsh played well for UCLA, finishing with 15 points and 17 rebounds. UCLA dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 28.5) and a free throw rate of 0.377 (above their season average of 0.281). For those same stats, Oregon State was 15.4 and 0.211, respectively. This matchup figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nations top offenses clash. UCLA currently ranks 44th with 113.0 points per 100 possessions and Oregon is 58th (112.1). Troy Brown has taken his game to another level over the last five games for Oregon, averaging 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game. These teams have already met once this season. The Ducks won 94-91. Oregon had a much better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 16.4). UCLA, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (26-32; 81.3 percent). Payton Pritchard was the games top overall scorer with 25 points.

Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Prediction

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

Betting Notes:

  • The Ducks rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Bruins rank 96th (6.0).
  • Oregon ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while UCLA ranks 60th (4.2).
  • Oregon ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while UCLA ranks 258th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
  • The Ducks rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Bruins rank 209th (36.3).
  • Oregon ranks 54th in assists per game (15.7) while UCLA ranks 185th in assists allowed per game (14.2).

Betting Trends:

  • The Bruins average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 6.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average).