Radford Highlanders vs Utah Runnin’ Utes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Radford vs Utah NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Salt Lake City.

Radford vs Utah Prediction

Betting on today's Highlanders and Runnin' Utes game? Catch the action at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Runnin' Utes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Utah as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.

Radford vs. Utah Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Radford Highlanders at Utah Runnin' Utes
Where: Salt Lake City at Jon M. Huntsman Center
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds UTAH -18.5, RADF +1020 | UTAH -2280 O/U 142.5

Highlanders Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Highlanders?

Radford improved to 8-2 on the season with a 74-70 win over Bucknell on Sunday. The Highlanders, who were -6.5 point favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.

Radford led 29-25 at halftime, but allowed 34 points in the second half while scoring 30 of their own.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

Radford's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 18 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting 63.9% of their 36 attempts.

Achile Spadone led the way with 22 points, shooting 75% overall and 60% from three. Josh Bascoe added 19 points, despite shooting just 31.6% from the field and 22.2% from deep. Radford also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.

Highlanders Team Defense

Radford's defense held their opponent to 70 points, with a 39% shooting performance from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 43% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Radford's defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 36 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 63%. Radford gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.

Runnin' Utes Preview: Can the Runnin' Utes Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games

Utah dropped to 6-2 on the season after a 72-63 home loss to Saint Mary's on Saturday. The Utes entered the game as -3.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Utah struggled early, trailing 39-22 at halftime, but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Saint Mary's 41-33. However, their comeback effort fell short.

Runnin' Utes Offense Breakdown

Utah's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they hit only 58.8% of their free throws.

Paulius Murauskas was a bright spot, scoring 29 points on 66.7% shooting, including 60.0% from three-point range. He also added 7 rebounds. Miro Little contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Gabe Madsen added 15 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep.

Runnin' Utes Team Defense

Utah's defense held strong, limiting their opponent to 72 points on 37% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 41% conversion rate.

From three-point range, Utah's defense was effective, giving up just 5 threes on 18 attempts, or 27%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10, shooting 58%.

Highlanders vs Runnin' Utes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Radford has an ATS record of 2-0-1 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 79 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
The Highlanders have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Utah has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.