The Utah Runnin’ Utes (9-8, 3-2 Pac-12) will be at Maples Pavilion to take on the Stanford Cardinal (9-9, 2-4 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. Stanford Cardinal ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Cardinal defeated the Washington State Cougars 78-66, while the Runnin’ Utes beat the Colorado Buffaloes 78-69.
The Runnin’ Utes had an absurd free throw rate of 0.345 (above their season average of 0.262) and held the Buffaloes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.453 (below their season average of 0.519). Stanford, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.185 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.515). Washington State had marks of 0.097 and 0.484, respectively, for those same stats. Bryce Wills played well for Stanford with 13 points and eight rebounds. Utah received a boost from Timmy Allen, who finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Runnin’ Utes won the sole game between these two teams last year, 75-60. The Runnin’ Utes’ 8.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cardinal, who had a mark of 14.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a showdown of opposite paces as the up-and-down Cardinal will look to push the more grind-it-out Runnin’ Utes. The Cardinal rank 98th in possessions per game while the Runnin’ Utes are 304th.
Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Stanford ranks 176th (35.9).
- The Cardinal rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 149th (13.5).
- The Cardinal rank 24th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 153rd (2.6).
- Stanford ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (16.4) while Utah ranks 131st (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinal have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
- The Runnin’ Utes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 1.5 for the season.
