The Oregon Ducks (11-8, 2-4 Pac-12) welcome the Washington State Cougars (8-11, 1-5 Pac-12) to Matthew Knight Arena. The Cougars will try to put an end to a six-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Ducks fell to the Washington Huskies, 61-56, while the Cougars were defeated by the Oregon State Beavers, 90-77.
Washington State made 12 of their 28 three pointers (42.9 percent) while Oregon held Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 31.3). Louis King played a key role for Oregon with 19 points. Robert Franks played well for Washington State, putting up 20 points and eight rebounds.
The Ducks edged out the Cougars in this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three contests. In the last matchup, Oregon won 64-62. Oregon won the rebounding battle. The Ducks had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. five) and total rebounds (41 vs. 31). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Oregon may have trouble getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Ducks currently rank 151st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.244, while Washington State ranks 15th in FTA rate allowed (0.170).
Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Washington State averages 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Oregon ranks 231st in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- The Ducks rank 181st in rebounds per game (34.6) while the Cougars rank 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- Oregon allows the 30th-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while Washington State ranks 40th (2.6).
- The Ducks average 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 131st in the nation. The Cougars rank 219th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Oregon averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. Washington State ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ducks have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Cougars have been outscored by an average of 10.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Washington State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
