The Arizona Wildcats (14-5) travel to face off against the Oregon Ducks (14-5) on Saturday, January 27th. This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene and televised on FOX. Oregon is coming off a win in their previous game, while Arizona is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oregon State. Tip-off is set for 5:30 ET.
Arizona Wildcats vs Oregon Ducks
The Arizona Wildcats Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Arizona comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 18 of their 19 games this season. They have gone 13-5 when favored, and their overall record is 14-5.
On the road, the Wildcats have struggled, going just 3-5, and they have lost three straight games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -0.4 points per game.
Arizona’s ATS record this season is 12-7, including an 11-7 mark when favored. However, their ATS record as the favorite over their last 10 games is just 4-6. On the road, the Wildcats are just 3-5 vs. the spread this year and have gone 0-3 ATS in their last 3 road games.
Today’s over/under line of 162 is higher than the average over/under line in Arizona’s games this season (157.8). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 152 points.
The Oregon Ducks Are Coming Off A Win
Coming into tonight’s game against Arizona, Oregon is 11-1 at home and has won eight straight games at Matthew Knight Arena. The Ducks’ average scoring margin at home is +11.8 points per game.
Overall, Oregon is 14-5 this season, including a 6-2 record in Pac-12 play. They have gone 8-3 in non-conference games.
As the underdog this season, Oregon has gone 4-1 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 12-6. At home, the Ducks are 9-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Oregon is 5-5 ATS.
This season, the over/under record for Oregon games is 10-8 and today’s line of 162 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (145.9). So far, 15 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 150 points.
Arizona Offense Breakdown
In contrast to their season average of 89.4 points per game, the Arizona had a below average performance. They scored 80 points against Oregon State and had a field goal percentage of 52.8%. Leading Arizona in scoring vs. Oregon State was Caleb Love with his 23 points. Keshad Johnson also added 18 points for the Wildcats.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Love (G) | 18.4 | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| Pelle Larsson (G) | 13.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Oumar Ballo (C) | 12.4 | 9.0 | 1.0 |
Oregon Offense Breakdown
In their most recent game, the Ducks’ offense tallied 80 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78.3 points per game. Offensively, the Ducks have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 81st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 47th in percentage and 99th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Couisnard (G) | 14.6 | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| Jackson Shelstad (G) | 12.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Kario Oquendo (G) | 9.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
Arizona Team Defense
In terms of defense, Arizona is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.2 points per game. Against Oregon State in their most recent game, the Arizona defense gave up a total of 83 points while allowing Oregon State to hit 56% of their shots.
Oregon Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Oregon defense is giving up an average of 72.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Arizona State, the Sun Devils finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 61 points vs. Oregon.
Wildcats vs Ducks Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Wildcats offense has averaged 79 points per game while allowing an average of 80. Arizona posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 3-6-1 ATS.
- Oregon has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 75 points per game while allowing 81. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
- Against the spread, the Wildcats have put together 0-3 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Wildcats vs Ducks Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +3.5, we recommend going with the Ducks on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 162, and our model predicts the Wildcats and Ducks to score a combined 144 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:January 27, 2024 Arizona Wildcats, Oregon Ducks