Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Utah Runnin’ Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trailblazers and Runnin’ Utes. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Runnin’ Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Utah is favored by -24.5 vs. Utah Tech.
UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +24.5
This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 5:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Runnin’ Utes.
- Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +24.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Can the Trailblazers Grab a Win in Salt Lake City?
Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games
Utah Tech fell to Wyoming 86-69 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game where they entered as +10.5 point underdogs. The Trailblazers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-28 at halftime, Utah Tech scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 145.
Utah Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 20% from three-point range (5/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.
At the free-throw line, the Trailblazers hit 22 of 31 attempts (71%) and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Kobe Newton led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, while Tennessee Rainwater added 16 points, shooting 62.5% from the field.
Utah Tech’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 44 tries.
From beyond the arc, Utah Tech held their opponent to 35% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 14 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 for 74%. Utah Tech also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
Will the Runnin’ Utes Win at Jon M. Huntsman Center?
Utah dropped to 2-2 on the season after a 78-73 loss to Mississippi State on Sunday. The Utes were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 151, just over the pre-game line of 149.
Utah was in a strong position at halftime, leading 39-28, but they couldn’t hold on in the second half. The Bulldogs came out strong after the break, scoring 50 points, while the Utes managed 34 points in the second half.
Josh Hubbard led the way for Utah with 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc at a 55.6% rate. Overall, he shot 50% from the field. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, despite shooting just 41.7% from the floor.
As a team, the Utes shot 45.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They made 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32.1% from deep, and hit just 57.1% of their free throws. Utah also recorded 15 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Despite holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field, the Utah Runnin’ Utes gave up 78 points in their last game. They allowed 42% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 18 of 42 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Utah’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 24 shots for 72%.