Boise State vs Utah U Point Spread Picks

Boise State has excellent balance with explosive sophomore point guard Paris Austin (12.6 points per game) and senior guard James Reid (10.3) in the backcourt, with 6-8 senior forward Nick Duncan up front and 6-7 junior guard Chandler Hutchison doing it all, leading the team in scoring (16.9 ppg), rebounding (7.9 rpg) and steals (1.2 per game). Boise State coach Leon Rice and Duncan both broke down during an emotional postgame press conference after the last game discussing the possibility that their season had come to an abrupt end. Utah saw its NCAA hopes dashed with a 78-75 loss to California in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. They are 2-5-1 ATS as a favorite and the dog has covered four of the last five meetings. Take the points and play Boise State.

Most consider Boise State to be a football-only school. That wasn't true a year ago, nor will it be this season. Boise State won 21 games a year ago, and have a lot of strong scorers to get production from, including Anthony Drmic, who is averaging 21.5 points per game. He is one of five Broncos players averaging double digits on the season. Utah has long been in the national spotlight in hoops, but things haven't been the same lately. The Utes have packed the early schedule with home cupcakes, leading to a misleading 6-0 record. They head on the road for the first time this season, and will also face a team that is much better and deeper than they are. The Broncos are 7-2 ATS in their last nine at home, and will welcome the challenge with a big win. Lay the points and go with Boise State. Also take the UNDER. Both offenses here have lead the way as Utah has scored 90.7 per game, and Boise has averaged over 97 per game. This is the first road game for Utah and for young kids, and that can take the shine off an offense. Boise State is 5-2-1 UNDER in their last eight games following a win. Take the Broncos and the UNDER here.