The Utah Runnin’ Utes (3-0) take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-2) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.
Utah Runnin’ Utes at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Chanticleers easily got past the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 93-72, while the Runnin’ Utes were victorious over the Minnesota Golden Gophers 73-69.
The Runnin’ Utes had a much better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.068) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.606 vs. 0.432). The Chanticleers, on the other hand, forced 18 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.205). Coastal Carolina’s Devante Jones had a solid performance, recording 21 points. Meanwhile, Utah was lifted by Timmy Allen, who recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The high-powered offense of Coastal Carolina will clash against the porous defense of Utah. Since the 2018-19 season, the Chanticleers rank 50th in offensive efficiency, while the Runnin’ Utes are 306th in defensive efficiency. The Chanticleers should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Utah at Coastal Carolina Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Utah, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah ranks 48th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Coastal Carolina ranks 292nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Chanticleers rank 76th (33.3).
- The Chanticleers rank 142nd in steals per game (6.4) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 288th (4.6).
- Utah averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Coastal Carolina ranks 176th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
