The Arizona State Sun Devils (9-3) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Utah Runnin’ Utes (6-6) at Wells-Fargo Arena. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Prediction
In the Runnin’ Utes’ last contest, they topped 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). Utah was led by Sedrick Barefield, who was the team’s leading scorer with 18 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
The Sun Devils were victorious over the Cal State Fullerton Titans in their last contest, 102-94. The Sun Devils had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 15.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.257). Luguentz Dort led Arizona State in scoring with 28 points on 9-for-22 shooting from the field.
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the fast-paced Sun Devils will look to push the more half-court-oriented Runnin’ Utes. The Sun Devils currently rank 39th in possessions per game while the Runnin’ Utes are 336th. Moreover, the Runnin’ Utes rank 56th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while the Sun Devils rank 16th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.3 percent).
Dort has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Arizona State.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, the Runnin’ Utes won 80-77. Utah had a better free throw rate (0.194 vs. 0.157). Arizona State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.1 vs. 20.0).
Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona State ranks fifth in rebounds per game (42.7) while Utah ranks 169th (35.2).
The Runnin’ Utes average 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Sun Devils rank 238th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
Utah is 36th in the country with 5.3 steals allowed per game while Arizona State is 47th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
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The Runnin’ Utes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 0.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 86.2 points per game (6.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
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