WASH @ UTAH

Salt Lake City has been Utah’s stronger series setting

Utah leads the overall series 20-17 and is 12-4 against Washington in Salt Lake City; Washington seeks its first win at the Huntsman Center since 2022.

Utah’s second-half surge is the early-season pattern

Utah trailed Weber State by seven at halftime but outscored the Wildcats 55-27 after the break; game notes also show improved second-half field-goal shooting.

Availability remains a question for Utah’s frontcourt and backcourt

Fynn Schott was expected to miss the start of the season after right-leg surgery; David Katoa was listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury, with no confirmation of his matchup status.

The Huskies arrive with a proven perimeter threat

Parker Friedrichsen scored 17 points against Mississippi Valley State, while Washington tied its school record with 17 made threes.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Utah moneyline only at a restrained price

Utah is a lean around -130 or better; pass at a steeper price.

Washington team total over, with a modest number

If Washington’s team total is 73.5 or lower, consider the over; its two-game average is 83.5.

Watch for an inflated full-game total

If the total is 149.5 or higher, lean under based on Utah’s first three combined scores of 129, 124 and 149.