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. Stanford odds, 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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