The UCLA Bruins (6-6, 1-0 Pac-12) and Oregon Ducks (9-3, 1-0) tangle in a Saturday afternoon Pac-12 battle in Eugene. The opening tipoff at Matthew Knight Arena will be at 4 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UCLA vs. Oregon odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
UCLA, which has won 3 straight against Oregon, snapped a 4-game slide Thursday when the Bruins tied a season-high with 9 three-pointers in a 69-62 triumph (covering a -6.5) over Oregon State. Although solid on defense, youthful UCLA has scuffled at the other end. The team’s 67.8 points per game are a would-be program lowest since 2009-10.
The Ducks lost to Syracuse Dec. 17, but have bounced back with 2 solid wins (and covers since). Over its last 6 games, UO is 5-1 straight up and against the spread (ATS). A ball-hawking Ducks defense has forced 14.7 turnovers per game since Nov. 25.
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