Go with Utah to Cover vs Washington

Center Franck Kepnang, the second-leading rebounder for Washington, is questionable. Freshmen Christian King and Wesley Yates are both out for the Huskies. Guard Wilguens Exacte is out for Utah.

The NCAA basketball predictions have the home team favored for the sixth straight meeting between Washington and Utah.

Neither Washington nor Utah are among the three Pac-12 teams receiving votes in the Associated Press poll.

When looking at the NCAA basketball futures odds, Utah came into the season tied for the seventh-best odds of winning the Pac-12 title while Washington was ninth in the Pac-12 championship odds. Utah is priced at +15000 in the odds of winning the national championship with Washington coming in at +50000 in the championship odds.

Washington vs Utah Game Information

• Game: Washington (8-4, 0-1 in the Pac-12) vs Utah (10-2, 1-0 in the Pac-12)
• Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, UT
• Washington vs Utah Live Stream: TBS.com

Utah is 7-0 at home this season while Washington has split its first two road games. The Utes have covered in four of the six games when listed as the home favorite. Washington covered in the only game as a road underdog.

The Utes are priced at -550 to win the game with Washington at +415 on the moneyline according to the Las Vegas odds.

Washington vs Utah Odds and Spreads

Washington vs Utah Betting Trends

• The total has gone over in six of the last seven games between Washington and Utah.
• Washington has covered in six of its last nine games.
• Utah is 5-2 against the spread in its last seven games.
• Utah is 8-1 when listed as a favorite this season.
• Washington has covered against the Las Vegas college basketball odds in five of its last six games versus Utah.
• The total has gone under in four of Utah’s last five games.
• Washington is 7-3 against the spread in its last 10 Pac-12 games.
• The total has gone under in five of Utah’s last six games against Pac-12 opponents.

Over/Under Pick: Over 155½ (-110)

Washington is in the top 50 nationally in scoring offense but the Huskies struggle to stop teams.

Utah ranks in the top 50 in field-goal percentage and 3-point percentage. The Utes are also one of the better passing teams in the nation so even with the total over 150, the game could land over the total.

The winning team has gone over 80 points in each of the last two matchups and that could happen again in this matchup.

ATS Pick: Utah (-10, -110)

The line recently moved from Utah being favored by 8 to 9 1/2 points due to the money going on Utah to cover. There is a little more to think about. The last time out, Utah outscored Washington State 49-29 in the second half. Keep that in mind when it comes to making NCAA basketball picks.

Utah responds to being challenged in its Pac-12 opener before blowing out Washington State. | By @brandonljudd https://t.co/gggPaRy2wy

— Deseret News (@Deseret) December 31, 2023

With the way Utah is playing, going with the Utes to take care of business isl the call to make against a struggling Washington team.

Player Prop Pick: Utah’s Brendan Carlson To Have Over 15 Points (-179)

The last time Brendan Carlson played against Washington, the sweet-shooting 7-footer scored 25 points in a 25-point win.

He is coming off a 19-point game against Washington State aided by 3-pointers and he could be ready for another big game.

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Washington vs Utah Prediction

Utah 85, Washington 69

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