Utah Running Utes vs Stanford Cardinal Betting Picks & Predictions
In a highly anticipated Pac-12 matchup, the Utah Utes and Stanford Cardinal will face off on Sunday. Both teams are currently tied in the middle of the standings, with
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated Pac-12 matchup, the Utah Utes and Stanford Cardinal will face off on Sunday. Both teams are currently tied in the middle of the standings, with identical conference records of 3-2. Utah comes into the game with some momentum after an impressive blowout victory against UCLA, winning by a massive 46 points and easily covering the spread as 8.5-point favorites. On the other hand, Stanford secured a hard-fought road win in overtime against Oregon State, narrowly missing the cover as 4.5-point favorites. These teams have a recent history, having met three times last season. Stanford emerged victorious in two out of the three matchups, including a meeting in the Pac-12 Tournament. The game is set to take place at the Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California, with tipoff scheduled for 5:00 PM EST. Viewers can catch the action on the Pac-12 Network. According to the current betting lines, Utah is favored to win, opening at -1.5 and with the line currently at Utah -2.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Running Utes -142 | Cardinal +120
Spread: Running Utes -2.5 (-110) | Cardinal +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 59%.
Utah Running Utes
The Utah Utes dominated their game against UCLA, defeating the Bruins by 46 points and doubling their point total. Although Utah only led by 10 at halftime, they widened the gap in the second half, outscoring UCLA 57-21. This victory brings Utah's conference record to 3-2, with wins against the Washington teams and a loss to the Arizona teams. Senior center Branden Carlson, standing at 7'0 and weighing 220 pounds, leads Utah in points, rebounds, and blocks, averaging 17.3 PPG, 6.9 RPG, and 1.6 blocks per game. Carlson showcased his skills in the game against UCLA, contributing 12 points and 14 rebounds in a double-double performance. Guard Gabe Madsen is their top shooter, making 48 three-pointers this season and shooting at an impressive 45.3% accuracy. Madsen averages 13.7 PPG and 4.2 RPG. Rollie Worster, the team's primary ballhandler, leads in assists with 5.5 per game and adds 9.9 PPG. Keba Keita, a 6'8 sophomore, contributes 9.4 PPG and 6.0 RPG in the paint. The Utes currently hold the 22nd spot overall according to KenPom rankings. They excel in offensive efficiency, ranking 19th nationally, and display solid defensive efficiency at 48th. With a fast-paced style of play, they rank 58th in tempo based on their pace. In terms of statistics, Utah has a power ranking of 89 and is ranked 52nd in offense, scoring an average of 80.94 points per game. Defensively, they rank 139th, allowing an average of 69.94 points per game. This season, the Runnin' Utes have a record of 12-4, with a 9-7 ATS (against the spread) record. Their offensive shooting percentages include hitting 47.90% of their field goals (ranked 44th), 68.86% of their free throws (ranked 263rd), and making 37.63% of their three-pointers (ranked 35th). They excel in rebounding, averaging 39.88 rebounds per game (ranked 50th), and demonstrate strong offensive assists with 17.75 per game (rank