Utah vs Central Arkansas Prediction 11-7-24 College Basketball Picks
Central Arkansas (0-1) vs. Utah (1-0)
November 7, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: Utah -27.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Utah vs Central Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 7th at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes are 1-0 this year after they defeated Alcorn State by a score of 100-59 in their first game. Utah led 50-31 at halftime and they scored another 50 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Utes shot 56.1% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 68% on free throws in the win. Utah made 19 three-pointers, and 17 free throws, recorded 29 assists, and won the rebounding battle by six. Gabe Madsen led the Utes with 27 points and three assists, while Mason Madsen added 15 points and two assists in the win.
Central Arkansas Bears Betting Preview
The Central Arkansas Bears are 0-1 this season after they lost to BYU by a score of 88-50 in their first game. Central Arkansas trailed 46-23 at the half and it didn’t get any better in the second half, as they were outscored 42-27 in the blowout loss. The Bears shot 33.9% from the field, 22.6% on three-pointers, and 38.5% on free throws in the game. Central Arkansas made 7 three-pointers, and 5 free throws, recorded 14 assists, and lost the rebounding battle by 17. Elias Cato led the Bears with 21 points and three rebounds, while Brayden Fagbemi added eight points and seven assists, but he did have six turnovers as well.
Why Utah will cover
- Utah has won 17 of its last 18 games at Jon M. Huntsman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Central Arkansas has lost each of its last seven night games.
- Utah has won the first half in each of its last 14 night games at Jon M. Huntsman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Central Arkansas’ last six night games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Four of Utah’s last five games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.
Utah vs Central Arkansas Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup as a massive favorite and they will be at home, where they won by 41 points in their first game. The Utes shot incredibly well from the field and they made 19 three-pointers in their first game, so we will see if they can maintain anywhere near that pace here. Central Arkansas got blown out by BYU in their first game of the season and they just made it to 50 points in the entire game. This is obviously a huge mismatch, but I think it is Utah or pass, especially with how well they shot last time out.
