Utah at Stanford odds, picks and predictions
The Stanford Cardinal (8-7, 3-2 Pac-12) welcome the Utah Utes (12-4, 3-2) to Maples Pavilion Sunday. Tip is set for 5 p.m. ET (Pac 12 Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's) lines around the Utah vs. Stanfordodds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Stanford beat the Oregon State Beavers 88-84 in overtime Thursday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point road favorite. It has won 3 of its last 4, knocking off the No. 8 Arizona Wildcats 100-82 at home on Dec. 31 to start that 4-game span. The Cardinal have covered in 7 of 15 games and Stanford is 2-3 against the spread (ATS) in conference games.
The Utes beat the UCLA Bruins 90-44 Thursday, covering as an 8.5-point favorite. They are 9-6 ATS on the season yet just 1-3 ATS over their last 4. Utah is 2-3 ATS in Pac-12 action. It performed well on the road earlier in the season 3-1 ATS in neutral or road games, but is 0-2 ATS on the road in Pac-12 games. It is led by C Branden Carlson, who is averaging 17.3 points per game this season.
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Utah at Stanford odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Utah -132 (bet $132 to win $100) | Stanford +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Utah -2.5 (-102) | Stanford +2.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)
Utah at Stanford picks and predictions
Prediction
Stanford 81, Utah 77
Moneyline
LEAN STANFORD (+110).
Utah has not faired well on the road in conference play. It lost both games, losing by 19 to Arizona as a 12-point underdog and by 12 to Arizona State as a 6.5-point favorite. While the Utes are 3-0 in other conference games, those were all at home.
The Cardinal have played well as of late and have an impressive home win over Arizona on their resume. Stanford has won 3 of its last 4 games, 2 of which have been conference road games. For this value, back the home side to come out on top.
Take STANFORD (+110).
Against the spread
PASS.
The Cardinal on the moneyline present a better value here, so look there instead of the spread.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 155.5 (-114).
Both teams play at a relatively fast pace. Stanford ranks 109th of 362 programs in field goal attempts per game. Utah sits 42nd at 62.4 attempts per game. The Utes have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 and are 3-2 O/U in 5 conference games. They are 8-7 O/U on the season.
Stanford is 10-4-1 O/U on the season and 4-1 O/U in conference games. Three of its top 4 scoring options shoot 55% or better. The pace and efficiency are there for points to be put on the board.
Back OVER 155.5 (-114).
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