UCLA Basketball looks to salvage a road trip with a win over the Oregon Ducks, but can it be done? Here is how to watch and what to know…
The UCLA Basketball team is in a bit of a tough spot. After losing consecutive Pac-12 games, the Bruins are already in danger of their championship hopes slipping away.
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It does not get any easier as they take on Oregon tonight and they are not a happy flock, especially after losing to USC at home.
Here is everything you need to know about UCLA vs. Oregon…
UCLA Basketball vs. Oregon Game Day Info
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Records:
UCLA Bruins 13-6, 4-3 (4th Pac-12)
Oregon Ducks 12-7, 2-4 (10th Pac-12)
Location: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Tipoff: 7:15 p.m. PT
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: WatchESPN
Radio: AM 570 or 1150 Los Angeles
On-line Radio: Tune-In
Odds: Oregon -3, O/U: 152
Last Game:
Oregon State d. UCLA, 69-63
USC d. Oregon, 75-70
ESPN Win Predictor: Oregon 68.1% – UCLA 31.9%
It's GAMEDAY!
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Projected Starters:
UCLA – G Aaron Holiday, G Prince Ali, F Kris Wilkes, F Gyorgy Goloman, C Thomas Welsh
Oregon – G Elijah Brown, G Payton Pritchard, F Kenny Wooten, F Troy Brown, F MiKyle McIntosh
Head Coaches:
UCLA – Steve Alford | Oregon – Dana Altman
Rosters:
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UCLA Basketball vs. Oregon: Stats, Final Word and Prediction
Key Individual Stats – UCLA:
Aaron Holiday – 19.1 ppg, 5.1 apg, 3.8 rpg
Thomas Welsh – 12.7 ppg,10.8 rpg, .415 3FG%
Kris Wilkes – 13.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg, .453 FG%
Key Individual Stats – Oregon:
Payton Pritchard – 15.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 4.5 apg
Elijah Brown – 13.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.0 apg
Troy Brown – 11.3 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 3.1 apg
Team Stats:
| Team | Avg Pts | Opp. Pts | FG% | Rebs | Asts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 82.9 (2) | 75.8 (11) | .463 (8) | 40.0 (1) | 14.8 (8) |
| Oregon | 80.8 (4) | 71.7 (4) | .468 (3) | 36.9 (4) | 15.7 (3) |
Stats in ( ) indicate Pac-12 ranking
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Player to Watch:
Aaron Holiday – He continues to be the driving force of these Bruins. After UCLA’s loss, watch for him to try and will his team to victory.
Last Word:
Despite not having a standout go-to player, Oregon shares the ball and is very well coached. They have good inside presence and play smart on the perimeter so they will get shooting opportunities all over the court.
Additionally, Oregon just lost at home to USC, which comes after a lose at Arizona, so the Bruins are going to be facing a pretty determined Ducks squad.
UCLA also lost their last two games, but as Bruins fans know, the Fight, Fight, Fight some times doesn’t always show up. UCLA doesn’t exactly have a killer instinct, which is why they probably will not win. And if they do have a lead late in the game, there is a good possibility that they run out of gas, giving Oregon the chance to attack, especially if the Bruins once again fail to make their shots.
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Prediction:Oregon 83 – UCLA 75