The Utah Runnin’ Utes (3-1) will be in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center when they go head-to-head against the Ohio Bobcats (3-2). The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds
Both teams lost big in their last matchup. The Runnin’ Utes fell to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 79-57, while the Bobcats were defeated by the 24th-ranked Baylor Bears, 76-53.
Ohio held Baylor to an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.528) while Utah had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.156). Utah’s Timmy Allen had a good outing, recording 15 points and nine rebounds. Ohio, meanwhile, rallied around Lunden McDay, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds.
Utah figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Runnin’ Utes rank 32nd in offensive efficiency, while the Bobcats rank 175th in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Ohio vs. Utah Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Utah, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ohio ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Utah ranks 233rd (4.1).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 89th in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Bobcats rank 205th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- Utah ranks 63rd in assists per game (14.7) while Ohio ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 48th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Bobcats rank 218th (21.0).
- Ohio ranks 127th in steals per game (6.5) while Utah ranks 286th (4.5).
