Arizona Wildcats have been blasting through its early non-conference slate of games against overmatched mid-major programs.
Utah Tech vs Arizona odds show that the Arizona Wildcats have scored 90 or more points in their first two games and have won by 15-plus points in each meeting. Arizona has shown that it likes to push the tempo and can shoot at a high clip.
The Wildcats are shooting 63 percent from the field but haven’t played against teams that have college basketball players capable of keeping up with the PAC-12 powerhouse.
Utah State likely won’t be much more of a formidable opponent. The Trailblazers, who are 1-2 to start the season, have tested themselves much more than Arizona has. Utah State lost to Washington by 11 and Nevada by seven.
Utah Tech vs. Arizona Odds
NCAA odds have Arizona as a 28-point favorite. The over/under is set at 163.5 points.
Utah Tech vs. Arizona Betting Preview
The Utah Tech Trailblazers’ schedule is loaded with tough competition early. What that means is that Utah Tech can expect a lot of bumps and bruises early on in the season.
Trailblazers Seek Big Upset
To keep up with Arizona, the Trailblazers will need a much higher offensive output than its shows in its first three games.
Utah Tech has only shot 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and are putting up 69 points per game.
The Trailblazers have managed to keep their top players off the college basketball injury report. Cameron Gooden and Tanner Christensen lead the team by averaging 14 points per game.
Utah Tech Needs to Find a Way
When it comes to trying to climb the college basketball standings, Utah Tech will need to find a way to develop role players who can score.
Gooden and Christensen are the only players averaging in double figures, while Isaiah Pope is adding 9.3 points per game. A meeting with Arizona will be another difficult spot on the NCAAB schedule for Utah Tech.
Arizona is Ready to Keep Rolling
There is no telling where the University of Arizona basketball ranking will end up. The Wildcats stormed onto the season under new coach Tommy Lloyd last season.
Lloyd, a former Gonzaga assistant, helped transition Arizona to be a forward-thinking offensive unit that tortured their opponents before gassing out in the NCAA Tournament last season.
The Wildcats’ talent makes this game against Utah Tech one of the biggest mismatches of the NCAA basketball games today.
Utah Tech vs Arizona odds shows that the Wildcats have a diverse offense that figures plenty of options to score at any point.
Five Arizona Players Average in Double Figures
Azuolas Tubelis (20 points per game), Oumar Ballo (17.5), Pelle Larson (16.5), Kerr Kriisa (11.5), and Adama Bal (11.5) are all averaging in the double figures for the Wildcats.
Arizona is so tough to stop because of how efficiently they shoot from the field. The Wildcats make 42.1 percent of their 3-pointers and 63 percent of their shots from the field.
As the season progresses, Arizona will need to shoot better from the free-throw line, as the Wildcats are only making 63 percent of their attempts right now.
Utah Tech vs. Arizona Betting Preview
Utah Tech vs Arizona odds show that the Wildcats’ offensive output has pushed this game to have a high total.
This likely means that for both NCAAB teams to reach 164 points, Utah Tech’s offense will have to put up a higher output and play at a pace they haven’t really played yet this season.
While it is feasible that the Trailblazers may be able to score more due to better opportunities, Arizona’s pressure may also stifle their offense.
This game should go under the total.
Who to Bet On?
Utah Tech vs Arizona odds will show that it will be hard to find a pre-game moneyline on this game worth betting on.
Taking Arizona -28 may not be the worst bet. The Wildcats are efficient on offense and are playing a team that doesn’t have much firepower. Utah State will struggle to keep up on the road, and Arizona will win in a rout.
NCAAB Pick: Arizona -28 (-115)
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