Utes Proven in Previous Matchups Against Washington, Injury Could Tip the Scales
On Sunday, Pac-12 rivals the Washington Huskies (8-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 6-5 O/U) and the Utah Utes (10-1 SU, 8-4 ATS, 6-6 O/U) will meet for the second time this season. The Utes
Game outlook
On Sunday, Pac-12 rivals the Washington Huskies (8-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 6-5 O/U) and the Utah Utes (10-1 SU, 8-4 ATS, 6-6 O/U) will meet for the second time this season. The Utes won their prior matchup last season with leading the way, scoring 25 points as the Utes shot 51.5 percent and outrebounded the Huskies 48-30. Washington has an injury to contend with, as C is questionable, while Utah is free of injuries. Tip-off at Jon M. Huntsman Center will occur at 3:00 PM PT. Utah is the betting favorite currently sitting at -10.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Huskies +368 | Running Utes -501
Spread: Huskies +10 (-110) | Running Utes -10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 83%.
Washington Huskies
Washington's KenPom ranking is 47 and they are 60 in terms of tempo. The Washington Huskies are led by senior forward Keion Brooks Jr., who averages 20.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Other players to watch are Sahvir Wheeler (15.7 PPG and 7.1 APG), Moses Wood (11.4 PPG and 4.8 RPG), and Koren Johnson (9.9 PPG). Washington currently has a power ranking of 110, and they average 81.8 points on offense and 74.3 points on defense per game. Their shooting percentages are 47.1% (76th) and 34.1% from three (161st). They also average 38.42 rebounds, 16.3 assists, and 12.83 turnovers per game, and their opponents average 41.4% from the field and 29.9% from three. KenPom ranks them 47th nationally, 54th in offensive efficiency, 61st in defensive efficiency, and 60th for tempo.