Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Runnin’ Utes versus the Ducks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PACN. The game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. This Pac-12 conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Oregon is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Utah.

UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oregon Ducks -3.5

This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.

WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Ducks.
  • Not only will Oregon pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Can the Runnin’ Utes Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Utah has been a much better team at home this season, going 15-4 compared to 3-8 on the road. They have also been the favorite in 20 of their 30 games, going 15-5 in those contests. As the underdog, they are just 3-7.

Over their last 10 road games, the Runnin’ Utes have gone just 2-8, and they have lost their last two games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road this year is -9.5 points per game.

As the underdog this season, Utah has gone just 3-7 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is just 3-8 this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Utes have an ATS record of 3-7.

Utah’s over/under record for the season is 15-13-2 and their games have averaged 152.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 151.5 is similar to their season average OU line of 147.5. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 160 points scored.

In their latest game, Utah offense put up 85 points against Oregon State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.5% and made 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Runnin’ Utes have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 91st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 130th in percentage and 56th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Runnin’ Utes’ defense is ranked 217th in the country at 73.4 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Utah defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Oregon State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 92 points.

Can the Ducks Live Up to the Hype at Home?

After losing their last two games, Oregon will look to get back on track when they host Utah. The Ducks have gone 13-4 at home this season and are favored by 3.5 points.

Oregon has gone 16-5 when favored this season and 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. In their most recent game, the Ducks lost to Colorado by a score of 79-75.

Overall, Oregon has an ATS record of 14-15 this season. At home, their ATS record is 9-8. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Ducks are just 2-8 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, they are 0-3 ATS.

Today’s over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Oregon’s games this season (146.3). Currently, their over/under record is 16-12-1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 162 points and their OU record during this stretch is 3-0. For the season, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today’s over/under line.

In their recent matchup, the Oregon offense ended with 75 points against Colorado. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.3% and made 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Ducks have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 124th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 140th in terms of percentage and 151st in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Ducks’ defense is positioned 195th in the country, permitting 72.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oregon’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.8% this season.