It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Utah Runnin’ Utes (11-9, 5-3 Pac-12) welcome the Oregon State Beavers (13-7, 5-3 Pac-12) to the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Free Prediction
In the Beavers’ last outing, they defeated the Colorado Buffaloes, 76-74. Oregon State’s 13.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Colorado, who had a mark of 14.8. The Beavers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.8. Tres Tinkle was a key piece for Oregon State with 19 points and eight rebounds.
The Runnin’ Utes were beaten by the Oregon Ducks in their last matchup, 78-72. Oregon’s 12.8 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Utah, who had a mark of 21.5. The Ducks’ mark was better than their season average of 15.9, while the Runnin’ Utes’ was above their season average of 17.6. Utah’s Jayce Johnson finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds in the game.
After the Runnin’ Utes won the only game against the Beavers last season, 66-64, these teams will clash for the first time this year. One of Utah’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-16 (81.3 percent), while the Beavers were 12-16 (75.0 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Utah ranks 300th in possessions per game (67.0) and Oregon State is 275th (67.5).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oregon State ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.5) while Utah ranks 164th (2.4).
The Beavers rank 40th in assists per game (15.8) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 131st in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Utah averages 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. Oregon State ranks 116th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
The Runnin’ Utes allow the 26th-fewest rebounds per game (31.4) while the Beavers rank 51st (32.5).
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The Beavers have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Oregon State has defeated opponents by an average of 5.7 points.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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