It will be a battle between two great offenses when the Utah Runnin’ Utes (9-3) go head-to-head against the Oregon State Beavers (10-2) at Jon M. Huntsman Center. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Oregon State Beavers at Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Runnin’ Utes lost big to the 20th-ranked San Diego State Aztecs, 80-52, while the Beavers defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 83-66.
Oregon State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 15.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 26.7). North Dakota was 21.9 and 21.2, respectively, for those same stats. Utah, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent). Utah was led by Timmy Allen, who contributed 21 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Ethan Thompson was a key piece for Oregon State with 25 points and eight assists.
The Beavers won the only game between these two teams last year, 81-72. Oregon State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (26-32; 81.3 percent). Utah, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 17.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the nation’s best offenses clash. Utah ranks 36th with 112.0 points per 100 possessions and Oregon State is 24th (113.1). The Beavers should have an advantage in terms of ball security. They rank 35th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent). Conversely, the Runnin’ Utes force the 33rd-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.3 percent).
Oregon State Beavers vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oregon State ranks fifth in blocks per game (6.4) while Utah ranks 133rd (2.8).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 50th in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Beavers rank 143rd (35.8).
- Oregon State ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Utah ranks 86th (6.3).
- The Beavers average 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. The Runnin’ Utes rank 129th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- Utah ranks 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while Oregon State ranks 243rd (18.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Runnin’ Utes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 9.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Beavers have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
