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#8 Arizona vs Utah Betting Odds
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(As of February 6, 2024)
Spread
Arizona: (-5.0) (-110)
Utah: (+5.0) (-110)
Total
Over: 160.5 (-110)
Under: 160.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Arizona: -225
Utah: +185
#8 Arizona vs Utah Prediction
Easily the best game on the slate, #8 Arizona heads to Utah to face a Utes squad that has yet to lose a game at home this season. The Wildcats are coming off a win over Stanford this past Sunday, while the Utes are coming off a big win over Colorado on Saturday.
The last time these two teams faced off was on January 6th; the Wildcats won by a whopping 19 points, covering the 12.5-point spread. The Utes will be looking to get their revenge Thursday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Stank:
One of my favorite teams to fade in college basketball is the Arizona Wildcats. I have a personal vendetta after they screwed me on a first-half team total over. I needed one point, and they went scoreless in the final 4 minutes of the half.
Sigh, I digress.
I like Utah in this one. Their defense is stellar, one of the best in the PAC-12. They do everything right: block shots, don’t foul, and get after rebounds. At home this season, the Utes are 11th in adjusted defensive efficiency and 10th in eFG% defense, according to Bart Torvik.
Offensively, it’s the same deal; they move the ball around exceptionally well. They get to the glass and make their shot from the outside, top 55 in 2-point and 3-point offense. Utah’s biggest flaw is free throws, shooting 66.1% from the line at home this season. Undefeated at home this season, the Utes are 12-0 straight up. Their most notable wins came against BYU, Washington State, and Colorado.
Arizona on the road does not do it for me. They have a great offense, but their defense on the road falls off. The Wildcats are one of the worst teams at defending the three. Their eFG% defense is 42nd worst on the road, in a game where both teams are going to be running. I will gladly take the team that shows up on both ends.
Give me Utah.
Prediction: Arizona Wins
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