Minnesota Golden Gophers at Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Prediction 11/15/19

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-2) will travel to the Jon M. Huntsman Center to take on the Utah Runnin’ Utes (2-0). The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Runnin’ Utes easily got past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 143-49, while the Golden Gophers were beaten by the Butler Bulldogs, 64-56.

Utah played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.133 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2. For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State recorded marks of 0.037 and 12.9, respectively. Minnesota, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 28.6). Utah was lifted by Rylan Jones, who notched his zeroth triple-double of the season. He played well, accumulating 10 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Daniel Oturu played a key role for Minnesota with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

The Golden Gophers won the lone game between these two teams last year, 78-69. Minnesota had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.580 vs. 0.458). Utah, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.9 vs. 23.3).

Utah should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Runnin’ Utes rank 21st in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Gophers rank 173rd in defensive efficiency since the 2018-19 season.

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Utah ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Minnesota ranks 305th (17.6).
  • The Runnin’ Utes rank 57th in assists per game (14.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 130th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
  • Minnesota ranks 264th in steals per game (4.8) while Utah ranks 277th (4.6).
  • The Golden Gophers rank 72nd in blocks per game (4.1) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 213th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
  • Utah ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Minnesota ranks 150th (34.6).