The Washington State Cougars (12-8, 3-4 Pac-12) will be at the Jon M. Huntsman Center to meet the Utah Runnin’ Utes (11-7, 2-4 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Washington State Cougars vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Runnin’ Utes barely escaped the Washington Huskies, 67-66, while the Cougars got blown out by the 23rd-ranked Colorado Buffaloes, 78-56.
Utah played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 29.3) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 17.0). For those same stats, Washington put up marks of 20.0 and 24.9, respectively. Washington State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 17.5). Rylan Jones fueled Utah with 13 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Washington State received a boost from CJ Elleby, who had 15 points and five rebounds.
The Runnin’ Utes dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Utah won 92-79. The Runnin’ Utes’ 9.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cougars, who had a mark of 14.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Utah figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Runnin’ Utes currently rank 89th in effective field goal percentage (0.521), while Washington State ranks 218th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.498). Furthermore, the Cougars rank 18th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Runnin’ Utes rank 319th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.0 percent).
Washington State Cougars at Utah Runnin’ Utes Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Washington State ranks 17th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Utah ranks 160th (22.1).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 85th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Cougars rank 190th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Washington State ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Utah ranks 99th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (10.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
- The Cougars have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Washington State has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
