Queens (NC) Royals vs Utah Runnin’ Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
The Royals and Runnin’ Utes are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin’ Utes will host the game at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Utah is favored by -22.5 against Queens (NC) in a non-conference matchup.
QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Runnin’ Utes -22.5
This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-62 in favor of the Runnin’ Utes.
- Not only will Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -22.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.
Can Queens (NC) Lock in a Road Win?
Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games
The Royals opened their season with a 67-54 win over Western Carolina on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, Queens entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Queens led 28-20 at halftime and added 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 160-point over/under line.
Queens struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 25.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they hit 65.2% of their free throws.
Asjon Anderson led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Bernard Pelote added 15 points and 16 rebounds, despite shooting just 27.8% from the field.
Queens (NC) put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Royals were particularly effective inside, limiting the opposition to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Queens (NC) kept their opponent in check, allowing just 8 made threes on 31 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts for 65%.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Runnin’ Utes?
Utah opened their season with a dominant 98-63 win over Central Arkansas on Thursday. Playing at home, the Utes were -30 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 149.
Utah took control early, leading 45-18 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points, though they allowed 45 points to Central Arkansas during that stretch.
Utah’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 98 points with a balanced attack. They shot 46.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.5%. The Utes hit 19 threes on 50 attempts, shooting 38% from deep, and were efficient at the line, making 19 of 23 free throws (82.6%).
Gabe Madsen led the way with 25 points in 26 minutes, hitting 6 of 13 from beyond the arc. The Utes dished out 23 assists as a team, with Mike Sharavjamts contributing 8 assists and 8 rebounds. Utah also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the win.
Utah’s defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 30 of 65 attempts. Utah struggled to contain them inside, where they shot 73% on two-pointers, making 11 of 15.
From beyond the arc, Utah allowed 19 threes on 50 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. The opposing team also capitalized at the free-throw line, going 19 for 23, an 82% success rate. Utah gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.