The Utah Runnin’ Utes (1-0) open their home schedule at Jon M. Huntsman Center against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-1). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 8, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Runnin’ Utes were victorious over the Nevada Wolf Pack, 79-74, while the Delta Devils were blown out by the Iowa State Cyclones, 110-74.
The Runnin’ Utes had a much better free throw rate (0.373 vs. 0.103) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 vs. 9.5). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.486 vs. 0.592). Timmy Allen was a key piece for Utah with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Michael Green, meanwhile had a solid performance for Mississippi Valley State, putting up 22 points and eight assists.
The productive offense of Utah will clash against the porous defense of Mississippi Valley State. Dating back to last season, the Runnin’ Utes rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while the Delta Devils are 337th in defensive efficiency. The Runnin’ Utes figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 311th (17.7).
- The Delta Devils rank 224th in steals per game (5.4) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 271st (4.6).
- Utah ranks 202nd in blocks per game (2.6) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 246th (2.1).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Delta Devils rank 305th (40.3).
- Utah averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. Mississippi Valley State ranks 290th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
