Utah vs. Kansas

Larry Krystkowiak has Utah playing well, characterized by his focus on defense. Last season the Utes ranked second among PAC-12 teams in defensive points per possession. This year, the Utes top the PAC-12 in scoring defense (57.4 points per game) and rank in the top 20 nationally in field-goal percentage defense (35.8%). Rebounding has been another key defensively with the team leading the PAC-12 in total margin (+10.5). Utah is off a win at BYU, allowing 61 points and 37% shooting. Utah is 14-6 UNDER the total after a win and 14-4 UNDER the total at neutral sites. Kansas can play any style, topping Georgetown the last game, allowing 40% shooting. The UNDER is 16-7 when the Jayhawks face the PAC-12 and this shapes up as a defensive slugfest. Play the UNDER.