The 20th-ranked San Diego State Aztecs (11-0) will go head-to-head against the Utah Runnin’ Utes (9-2) at Staples Center. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Runnin’ Utes edged the sixth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats 69-66, while the Aztecs had no trouble getting past the San Diego Christian Hawks 92-48.
San Diego State played a flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.254 (above their season average of 0.188) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.603 (above their season average of 0.526). For those same stats, San Diego Christian recorded marks of 0.083 and 0.358, respectively. The Runnin’ Utes, on the other hand, had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.357 (above their season average of 0.291) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.565). Timmy Allen had a solid performance for Utah, putting up 25 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, KJ Feagin played a pivotal role for San Diego State with 12 points and eight assists.
The productive offense of Utah (13th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 114.8) will face off against the mid-tier defense of San Diego State (124th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 84.4). The Runnin’ Utes should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
San Diego State vs. Utah Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Utah ranks 35th in rebounds per game (40.1) while San Diego State ranks 106th (39.5).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 128th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Aztecs rank 166th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 28th in assists per game (16.2) while the Aztecs rank 97th in assists allowed per game (11.1).
- San Diego State ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while Utah ranks 97th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.8, up from 20.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
