The Central Arkansas Bears (1-7) and the Utah Runnin’ Utes (6-2) battle at Jon M. Huntsman Center. The Bears look to snap their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Central Arkansas Bears at Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Runnin’ Utes beat the BYU Cougars, 102-95, while the Bears got blown out by the Wichita State Shockers, 95-69.
The Runnin’ Utes made 24 of their 31 free throws (77.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 18.0). Central Arkansas, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.265 vs. 0.189). Timmy Allen played a pivotal role for Utah with 27 points, five rebounds and five assists. Central Arkansas received a boost from Eddy Kayouloud, who put up 23 points and eight rebounds.
The high-powered offense of Utah will square off against the bottom-tier defense of Central Arkansas. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Runnin’ Utes rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while the Bears are 302nd in defensive efficiency. The Runnin’ Utes figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Central Arkansas Bears at Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 301st (39.2).
- The Bears average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. The Runnin’ Utes rank 207th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Central Arkansas ranks 193rd in steals per game (6.0) while Utah ranks 279th (4.6).
- The Runnin’ Utes average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. The Bears rank 285th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- Utah ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 262nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
