WASH @ UTAH

A travel disruption reset the schedule

A Friday FAA ground stoppage pushed the game from Saturday to Sunday at noon Mountain time, adding a day to preparation before Washington’s first road test.

Washington has been willing to fire from deep

Washington attempted 50 threes and tied its school record with 17 makes against Mississippi Valley State, so Utah’s perimeter defense could be tested by similar volume.

Dzepina gives Washington a frontcourt scoring option

Nikola Dzepina opened the season with a career-high 27 points against Colgate and remained Washington’s leading scorer through its first two games, offering interior scoring to balance the Huskies’ perimeter attack.

Utah showed it can make a decisive second-half push

Utah erased a seven-point halftime deficit against Weber State in an 85-64 win, scoring 55-27 in the second half; Alec Anigbata had 21 points and Trey Campbell had 13 points and 10 assists.

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.

Under 143.5 total points

Lean under 143.5: Utah’s first three games totaled 129, 124, and 149 points, with two below the line.

Utah moneyline

Consider Utah’s moneyline after three season-opening home wins, but check that the price is reasonable.