The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and Utah Utes face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at Jon M Huntsmen Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Southern Utah vs Utah prediction.
Southern Utah’s Offense Has Been an Issue
Southern Utah has lost two games in a row and the offense has been an issue in each of the last two games. Two games ago against Cal Baptist, they lost 91-66 and in the last game against Seattle, they lost 73-63. Guard Zion Young was the top player for Southern Utah putting up 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Southern Utah on the season is averaging 74.3 points while their defense is giving up 76.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 202nd but in this game they are going to need the offense to step up.
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Is this Utah Team a Tournament Team?
It’s hard to know if this Utah team is a tournament team but if they are going to make it they can’t be losing these games against teams like Idaho State. In the last game against Hawaii, Utah scored 79 points and they ended up winning by 16 points. Branden Carlson was the top player putting up 17 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Utah on the season is averaging 80.7 points while the defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 70th and they are going to need the offense to step up in a big way here.
Southern Utah vs Utah Betting Prediction
There will be very little defense played in this game. Southern Utah on the season is averaging 74.3 points while Utah is averaging 80.7 points per game. There is going to be very little defense played by either team and that is going to be the difference as this game is going to be higher scoring. This is a game where Utah could hit 90 points with ease. Back the over to cash here.