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February 27, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Bryce Alford (20) attempts a three point basket against Oregon Ducks forward Elgin Cook (23) during the overtime period at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, February 9th, the (21-3) Oregon Ducks will be on the road to take on the (21-3) UCLA Bruins.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of UCLA 81.0 – Oregon 75.0 with an over/under of 156.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: UCLA 16.4 PPG > Oregon 15.4 PPG
Points per game: UCLA 92.9 PPG > Oregon 78.9 PPG
Points allowed per game: Oregon 63.5 > UCLA 76.5 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: UCLA 53.5% > Oregon 48.1%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Oregon 39.1% > UCLA 42.0%
Three Point Percentage: UCLA 42.4 % > Oregon 37.5%
Turnovers per game: UCLA 12.0 > Oregon 12.6
Rebounds per game: UCLA 38.8 > Oregon 37.3
Assists per game: UCLA 22.0 > Oregon 17.3
Summary:
UCLA leads the nation in field goal percentage (53.5%) and assists per game (22.0) while ranking 2nd in points per game (92.9). Oregon doesn’t have the offensive firepower that UCLA does but they rank as a top 25 team in fewest points allowed per game (63.5) and field goal percentage defense (39.1%). Oregon has won 19 of their last 20 games whereas UCLA is (8-2) in their last ten. Oregon has three wins over ranked teams this year while UCLA has just one. The Ducks defeated the Bruins 89-87 earlier this season in Oregon. Obviously these teams are very evenly matched despite being polar opposites in terms of strengths and weaknesses. I expect another high scoring affair as Oregon showed they can keep pace in their first contest. I think UCLA will get revenge and win this one at home where they have lost just once this season.
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