UCLA vs Oregon 2011 Pac-12 Championship Predictions: The whole idea of splitting a league into two divisions with the winners playing a championship game is an attempt to have the league's best teams in the game. If that's the case, it was a failure for the Pac-12 in 2011 where UCLA, at 6-6 overall and 5-4 in league play, will attempt to battle No. 9 (BCS) Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. this Friday. Fox Network will televise the game starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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ddsmakers at sportsbook JustBet.cx list UCLA as prohibitive underdogs at 31 1/2-points and -12,000 on the College Football Odds offshore moneyline, with a combined score (over/under) total of 70. Bruins' backers are getting +6,200 odds to win the game SU. Totals bettors will be wagering on an over or under 69 1/2 combined score.
Oregon participated in the BCS game title following the 2010 season, losing the game to Auburn in a thriller. At 10-2 for the season, the Ducks will not make it to the BCS championship game this year but are assured of a Rose Bowl bid with a win. If UCLA is able to pull an upset, it would play in the Rose Bowl while Oregon would have to find another bowl destination. According to the posted odds; the likely hood of UCLA winning is remote. Had USC not been in trouble with the league and NCAA for rules violations, it would be in this championship game by virtue of a 7-2 conference record while going 10-2 on the year.
After the 12 game Pac-12 regular season, the Ducks led the Bruins in most statistical categories. The Ducks finished the season ranked No. 1 in scoring offense averaging 44.3 points per game while finishing No. 2 in scoring defense, only allowing 22.4 points a game. UCLA was 10th in scoring averaging 21.9 points per game and 7th in scoring defense giving up an average of 29.6 points per game.
The Ducks were the leagues total offensive leaders averaging 500.9 yards per game while UCLA was 9th with a 381.0 per game average. Oregon was No. 1 in rushing offense, running for a 301.0 per game average. The Ducks ran for 2709 total yards on 425 attempts scoring 28 touchdowns. Oregon's spread offense is built on running, a pretty good explanation why the Ducks were 10th, 199.9 per game average,in passing offense. However, the 10th ranking is still better than the Bruins, ranked 11th with a 195 ypg average.
After the 12 game Pac-12 regular season, the Ducks led the Bruins in most statistical categories. The Ducks finished the season ranked No. 1 in scoring offense averaging 44.3 points per game while finishing No. 2 in scoring defense, only allowing 22.4 points a game. UCLA was 10th in scoring averaging 21.9 points per game and 7th in scoring defense giving up an average of 29.6 points per game.
The Ducks were the leagues total offensive leaders averaging 500.9 yards per game while UCLA was 9th with a 381.0 per game average. Oregon was No. 1 in rushing offense, running for a 301.0 per game average. The Ducks ran for 2709 total yards on 425 attempts scoring 28 touchdowns. Oregon's spread offense is built on running, a pretty good explanation why the Ducks were 10th, 199.9 per game average,in passing offense. However, the 10th ranking is still better than the Bruins, ranked 11th with a 195 ypg average.
The key to the game for Oregon to win is take advantage of the Bruins weaknesses, and there are many. In other words just do what they've been doing. UCLA is not capable of winning the game unless Oregon players are all hit with a stomach virus about kick off time. On the other hand, laying 31 1/2 points is also risky. Of course Oregon is capable of beating UCLA by more than four touchdowns. I almost always take the underdogs and the points in games lined with this wide of a spread but in this game I'm taking laying the points and taking the Ducks. In case of some miracle Oregon is able to jump all the way to No. 2 in the BCS they need style points and a lopsided victory will impress voters. My Pick – Oregon -31 1/2.
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