The Utah Utes (12-6, 5-2 Pac-12) battle the USC Trojans (12-5, 4-2) Saturday. Tip from the Galen Center is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (PAC12).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Utah vs. USC'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Utah was destroyed by UCLA 68-49 Thursday. It failed to cover as a 13-point road underdog. The Utes are just 10-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season. They are 3-5 ATS over their last 8 and 3-2 straight up on the road. Utah’s strength is defense, ranking 4th in opponents’ field goal percentage (37.1%).
USC, on the other hand, beat Colorado 68-61 at home, covering as a 3.5-point favorite. The Trojans are 9-8 ATS on the season and 5-1 ATS over its last 6. Their strength is also defense, ranking 14th in the nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (38.2%).
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