The Washington State Cougars (7-8, 0-2 Pac-12) will try to snap their five-game losing streak when they square off with the Utah Runnin’ Utes (7-8, 1-2 Pac-12) at Jon M. Huntsman Center. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Washington State Cougars vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Colorado Buffaloes, 92-60. Colorado’s 45.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Washington State, who had a rate of 27.0. The Buffaloes’ mark was above their season average of 30.5. Marvin Cannon was Washington State’s high scorer with 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Runnin’ Utes were beaten by the Washington Huskies in their last contest, 69-53. Washington’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Utah. The Huskies posted a mark of 10.5 (stronger than their season average of 16.9), while the Runnin’ Utes had a rate of 19.7. With 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting, Jayce Johnson was Utah’s high scorer.
After the Runnin’ Utes won both matchups against the Cougars last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Utah won 77-70. Utah did a great job of converting from the free throw line (15-20; 75.0 percent). Washington State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 28.6).
Utah could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Runnin’ Utes rank 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.547), while Washington State ranks 301st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.534).
Washington State vs. Utah Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. Washington State ranks 251st in three pointers allowed per game (28.1).
The Runnin’ Utes rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Cougars rank 165th (36.1).
Utah averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. Washington State ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Cougars rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 97th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Cougars have been outscored by an average of 13.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Washington State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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