The Pac-12 is full of quality teams this season, with eight teams tallying at least 14 wins thus far, but the Oregon Ducks have been dominating as they have gone 6-0 SU and ATS in their past six within the conference. Those six games have seen the Ducks sport an average scoring margin of +11.5 points. The Ducks are facing another tough task Thursday when they host the 15-8 Cal Golden Bears.
Oregon’s offense has been blazing during their six game winning streak as they have averaged 83.5 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the floor. Dillon Brooks has been leading the charge with the sophomore averaging 20.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game during the past six games.
Cal enters the game as losers of two of their past three outings with their offense failing to top 64 points in those losses. Jaylen Brown has been the lone bright spot offensively as the freshman has averaged 21.3 points in the past three contests.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The California Golden Bears were listed as 1.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Oregon Ducks vs California Golden Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oregon Ducks will look to cover the spread vs the California Golden Bears on Thursday, as the Ducks are 13-7-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Bears are 11-12 ATS. Oregon is 8-12-1 against the total, while California is 11-12 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the California Golden Bears, most recently No. 120 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Oregon Ducks, who rate No. 12 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Oregon is ranked No. 148 in NCAA basketball at 36.25 per game. Contrast that with California's No. 44 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, California is the No. 152-ranked team in the country at 6.83 per game, while Oregon rates No. 151 at 6.83 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oregon got 30 points from Dillon Brooks en route to a 76-66 victory over Utah on Sunday at Matthew Knight Arena.
The Golden Bears got 18 points from Jordan Mathews as California ran past Stanford 76-61 on Saturday at Haas Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Oregon at Stanford, Saturday, February 13th
California at Oregon State, Saturday, February 13th