Arizona Wildcats (17-5) vs. Utah Runnin' Utes (15-7)
February 8, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Runnin' Utes +5.5; Over/Under: +160.5
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The Arizona Wildcats will play the Utah Utes in a PAC-12 game on Thursday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arizona has won three games in a row, while Utah has lost two of their last three. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Arizona vs Utah prediction.
Arizona Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are 17-5 (8-3) this season after they defeated Stanford by a score of 82-71 in their last game. Arizona trailed 45-34 at halftime, but they out scored Stanford 48-26 in the second half for the win. The Wildcats shot 47.7% from the field and were +6 in rebounding margin in the game. Arizona defeated Cal by a score of 91-65 and Oregon by a score of 87-78 in the two games prior to Stanford. The Wildcats are scoring 89 points per game with 43.2 rebounds per game and 19 assists per game, while allowing 72 points against per game this year. Caleb Love is averaging 18.9 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per game. Arizona is shooting 49% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season.
Utah Preview
The Utah Utes are 15-7 (6-5) this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Utah was tied at 31 at halftime, but they scored 42 points in the second half for the win. The Utes shot 46.4% from the field and were -9 in rebounding margin in the game. Utah lost to Washington by a score of 98-73 and Washington State by a score of 79-57 in the two games prior to Colorado. The Utes are scoring 78.4 points per game with 38.9 rebounds per game and 17.2 assists per game, while giving up 71.2 points against per game this season. Branden Carlson is averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Utah is shooting 47.3% from the field, 65.5% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year.
Utah Utes Team Facts
- Utah has won each of its last 12 games at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
- Each of Utah’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents at Jon M. Huntsman Center have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Utah has won the first half in each of its last seven night games at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Arizona Wildcats Team Facts
- Arizona has won 25 of its last 26 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Six of Arizona’s last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.
- Arizona has won the first half in 21 of its last 22 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Arizona vs Utah Betting Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they are coming off of a home win against Colorado last time out. The Utes are scoring 78.4 points per game and they are shooting 47.3% from the field, which is pretty good. Arizona has won three games in a row since their loss against Oregon State, and they are scoring 89 points per game with 49% field goal shooting. The Wildcats are one of the best offensive teams in the country, but they are only 1-3 in their last four road games. Utah has had plenty of issues on the road, but they play their best basketball at home. I think the Utes will keep this game close and I like Utah with the points at home.
