Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies ATS Prediction 01/18/20

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The eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks (14-4, 3-2 Pac-12) and their great offense visit Washington to play the Huskies (12-6, 2-3 Pac-12) and their tremendous defense. The game is scheduled to start at 3:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Huskies were victorious over the Oregon State Beavers, 64-56, while the Ducks fell to the Washington State Cougars, 72-61.

Washington was 9-22 on three pointers (40.9 percent). Oregon State, on the other hand, was just 2-12 (16.7 percent). Oregon, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.539 vs. 0.587). Washington rallied around Isaiah Stewart, who finished with 13 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Payton Pritchard fueled Oregon with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists.

The Ducks captured this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last contest, Oregon won 68-48. Converting at the free throw line was one of Oregon’s largest strengths. They were 20-22 (90.9 percent), while the Huskies were just 7-8 (87.5 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The aggressive Washington offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Huskies rank 28th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while Oregon is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 133rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.201). Moreover, the 12th-ranked offense of the Ducks (offensive efficiency of 112.7) will clash against the 32nd-ranked defense of the Huskies (defensive efficiency of 90.1).

Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies Free Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Washington ranks fourth in blocks per game (6.4) while Oregon ranks 106th (3.2).
  • The Huskies rank 168th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8) while the Ducks rank 225th (24.8).
  • The Ducks average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. The Huskies rank 162nd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • Oregon ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.1) while Washington ranks 93rd (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.8 points per game (5.6 below their season average).
  • The Ducks have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Oregon has defeated opponents by an average of 10.1 points.