Northwestern Wildcats vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Free Prediction 11/25/18

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The Northwestern Wildcats (4-1) meet the Utah Runnin’ Utes (3-2) in the Wooden Legacy at Titan Gym. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Runnin’ Utes defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes 75-66, while the Wildcats beat the La Salle Explorers 91-74.

Northwestern dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 33.3) and a free throw rate of 0.700 (above their season average of 0.294). For those same stats, La Salle put up marks of 16.7 and 0.412, respectively. Utah, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 34.6 (above their season average of 33.8) and a turnover percentage of 18.4 (worse than their season average of 14.4). For those same stats, Grand Canyon had marks of 24.1 and 20.2, respectively. Sedrick Barefield was a key piece for Utah with 26 points. Meanwhile, Northwestern received a boost from Vic Law, who contributed 21 points and eight rebounds.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Utah ranks 312th in possessions per game (66.9) and Northwestern is 329th (66.2) since the 2017-18 season.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Utah, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Utah ranks 59th in assists per game (15.2) while Northwestern ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
  • The Wildcats rank 59th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 96th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • Northwestern ranks 265th in steals per game (5.1) while Utah ranks 272nd (5.0).
  • The Wildcats rank 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 110th (33.9).
  • Northwestern averages 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 147th in the country. Utah ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).