The Arizona State Sun Devils (16-8, 7-5 Pac-12) will be at the Jon M. Huntsman Center to clash with the Utah Runnin’ Utes (14-10, 8-4 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Runnin’ Utes were victorious over the Arizona Wildcats, 83-76, while the Sun Devils fell to the Colorado Buffaloes, 77-73.
The Runnin’ Utes made 21 of their 28 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.556). Arizona State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 15.3). Utah was led by Jayce Johnson, who finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Zylan Cheatham, meanwhile played a key role for Arizona State with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Donnie Tillman led the Runnin’ Utes to a 96-86 victory. He recorded 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. Utah was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Runnin’ Utes made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent), while the Sun Devils were just 15-25 (60.0 percent).
It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Sun Devils (ranked 38th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Runnin’ Utes (260th in possessions per game).
Arizona State Sun Devils at Utah Runnin’ Utes Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah averages 25.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. Arizona State ranks 272nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 80th in assists per game (14.5) while the Sun Devils rank 166th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- Arizona State ranks 131st in blocks per game (3.1) while Utah ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Sun Devils rank 164th (35.3).
- Arizona State ranks 122nd in steals per game (6.4) while Utah ranks 235th (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
- The Runnin’ Utes have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Utah has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
