The Utah Runnin’ Utes (1-0) will travel to Williams Arena to meet the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0). The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Gophers won big over the Omaha Mavericks 104-76, while the Runnin’ Utes beat the Maine Black Bears 75-61.
Utah played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 and a free throw rate of 0.236. Maine put up marks of 13.5 and 0.145, respectively, for those same stats. The Golden Gophers, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.710 vs. 0.500). Jordan Murphy put together a good performance for Minnesota with 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Utah, meanwhile, was lifted by Sedrick Barefield, who contributed 18 points and eight assists.
Utah might have a tough time creating turnovers. Dating back to last season, Minnesota ranks 31st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent), while Utah has forced the 252nd-most turnovers (17.6 percent).
Utah Runnin’ Utes at Minnesota Golden Gophers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Utah, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Utah ranks 56th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while Minnesota ranks 275th (15.4).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Golden Gophers rank 235th (4.7).
- Minnesota ranks 193rd in steals per game (5.6) while Utah ranks 234th (5.2).
- The Golden Gophers rank 54th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 244th (33.8).
- Utah ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Minnesota ranks 242nd (19.7).
