Oregon Ducks vs Utah Running Utes Betting Picks & Predictions
The first-place Oregon Ducks will be facing off against the Utah Utes, who have a perfect 10-0 record on their home court. The Utes are currently in third place with a 4-3
Game outlook
The first-place Oregon Ducks will be facing off against the Utah Utes, who have a perfect 10-0 record on their home court. The Utes are currently in third place with a 4-3 conference mark, while Oregon remains steady at 5-1. Although Oregon has dominated the series in recent years, winning the last 10 games and covering the spread in 8, this season's Utah team is receiving Top-25 votes in the AP and is ranked 23rd on KenPom. The game will take place on Sunday, January 21 at 1 PM MST at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah is the betting favorite with an opening line of -5, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Ducks +164 | Running Utes -198
Spread: Ducks +5 (-110) | Running Utes -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 66%.
Oregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks recently faced a loss to the Colorado Buffaloes, breaking their six-game winning streak and marking their first PAC12 loss of the season. While the Ducks had a strong performance from reserve player Jadrian Tracey, who scored 14 points, only one starter, Jermaine Couisnard, reached double digits in points. Additionally, the Ducks scored a total of 70 points, their lowest in the past four games. On average, the Ducks score 78.2 points per game while allowing 72.4 points per game, resulting in a positive margin of 5.8. The team features four players who score in double digits, with freshman Jackson Shelstad leading the team with an average of 14.2 points per game. Shelstad has a three-point shooting percentage of 43.6%, while Couisnard has a three-point shooting percentage of 35%. Overall, the team has a three-point shooting percentage of 36.7%. N’Faly Dante, the team’s center, has returned and is averaging 9.3 rebounds per game. As the PAC12 season progresses, Dante may reach double-double averages. According to KenPom, the Ducks are currently ranked 57th, with an adjusted efficiency of +13.23 and a pace of 68.6 possessions per 40 minutes. Next, the Ducks will play two home games against the Arizonans. In terms of power rankings, the Ducks are ranked 66th and are 88th in offense, averaging 78.24 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 199th, allowing an average of 72.35 points per game. The Ducks have a record of 12-20 this season, with a 10-7 ATS record. Offensively, the Ducks have a field goal percentage of 47.16%, ranking them 64th. They have a free throw percentage of 68.35%, ranking them 280th, and a three-point shooting percentage of 36.70%, ranking them 56th in the NCAAB. Defensively, the Ducks allow opponents to have a field goal percentage of 44.96%, ranking them 270th, and a free throw percentage of 70.29%, ranking them 146th in the NCAAB. They allow opponents to have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.21%, ranking them 255 Oh my! The Colorado kid @b_rigsby35 gives Oregon the lead with the emphatic slam. #GoDucks 📺 @FS1 pic.twitter.com/cxPeRpI8V7