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In a Pac-12 battle on Thursday night inside the CU Events Center, the Oregon Ducks and the Colorado Buffaloes face each other.
The Ducks (13-3, 5-0 Pac-12) are on a five-game winning streak after an 80-73 home win over the California Golden Bears on Saturday. The Buffaloes (12-5, 3-3) are looking to create a winning streak of their own after a 68-58 home win on Saturday against the USC Trojans.
Oregon vs. Colorado betting odds
Oregon vs. Colorado game details
Matchup: Oregon Ducks vs. Colorado Buffaloes
Date and Time: Thursday, Jan. 18, 10:30 p.m. ET
Venue: CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado
Oregon vs. Colorado key stats
The Ducks offense has done well, scoring 78.8 points per game on 47.2% shooting. The team's guard, freshman Jackson Shelstad, has led the way. In 30.8 minutes, he averages 14.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists 0.2 blocks and 0.9 steals per game. He has also shot 43.8% from beyond the arc.
The Oregon defense has been holding its own, allowing 71.5 ppg. Currently, it records 3.5 bpg and 7.8 spg.
The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 80.2 ppg and shooting an incredible 50.1%. Junior guard KJ Simpson has averaged 19.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.2 apg and 1.9 spg in 31.2 minutes per game. He is shooting 51.4%, including 46.2% from 3-point range.
The Buffaloes' defense has been doing decently well, giving up 71.1 ppg. Colorado needs to improve, as it is recording 6.4 spg and 2.2 bpg.
Oregon vs. Colorado: Best picks and prediction
The Oregon Ducks are undefeated in Pac-12 action for a reason and should control the game on the road. They are getting healthier as the center position is looking bright. N'Faly Dante is back on the floor, while backup center Nate Bittle is potentially returning from wrist surgery for this game.
There is a big difference here in terms of offense. Oregon scored 81.7 ppg, while Colorado averaged 67.3 ppg. So, expect the Oregon Ducks to cover the spread in this game.
Pick: Oregon Ducks +6.5 (-115)
