The Utah Runnin’ Utes (5-5) go head-to-head with the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (2-7) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Prediction
The Lumberjacks will be looking for similar success after beating the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last contest, 97-82. The Lumberjacks had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 20.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 24.2). Northern Arizona was led by Bernie Andre, who was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
In the Utah’s previous matchup, they beat the Maine Black Bears, 75-61. The Runnin’ Utes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 13.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.236 vs. 0.145). Sedrick Barefield was Utah’s top scorer with 18 points on 5-for-14 shooting from the field.
Utah should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Runnin’ Utes rank 68th in offensive efficiency, while the Lumberjacks rank 340th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah ranks 75th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Northern Arizona ranks 228th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
The Runnin’ Utes rank 14th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Lumberjacks rank 166th (36.3).
Utah averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 112th in the NCAA. Northern Arizona ranks 209th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
The Lumberjacks rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (3.4) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 66th (3.0).
Utah allows the 31st-fewest steals per game (5.9) while Northern Arizona ranks 44th (6.9).
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