The Stanford Cardinal (16-5, 5-3 Pac-12) will be at the Jon M. Huntsman Center to square off against the Utah Runnin’ Utes (12-9, 3-6 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Stanford Cardinal at Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Runnin’ Utes lost to the UCLA Bruins, 73-57, while the Cardinal were victorious over the 11th-ranked Oregon Ducks, 70-60.
The Cardinal knocked down 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Ducks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.548). Utah, meanwhile, held UCLA to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 36.3). Utah was lifted by Timmy Allen, who contributed 13 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Oscar da Silva had a good outing for Stanford, finishing with 27 points and 15 rebounds.
The Runnin’ Utes won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 70-66. Utah’s 0.557 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Stanford, who had a rate of 0.466. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Utah. Utah ranks 207th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Stanford forces the 29th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.3 percent).
Stanford Cardinal at Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Utah, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stanford ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Utah ranks 185th (13.7).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Cardinal rank 232nd (19.2).
- Utah averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 99th in the country. Stanford ranks 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
- The Cardinal rank 75th in steals per game (7.2) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 225th (4.9).
- Stanford averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Utah ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (10.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
- The Cardinal’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 11.3 for the season.
