Arizona vs Southern Utah Prediction 12-7-24 College Basketball Picks

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and Arizona Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the McKale Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and identify the best bets for this game. Here’s a forecast between Arizona and southern Utah.

Summary of Southern Utah

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds come into this game looking to build on their 90-55 win over Subdivision Park in their last game. After this game, Southern Utah will continue its journey to a game against New Mexico State.

Thunderbirds looking for a big surprise

Jamir Simpson leads the Thunderbirds with 16.2 PPG and 4.1 RPG, while Dominique Ford is the only other double-digit scorer for Southern Utah to this point in the year with 13.8 PPG. Tavi Jackson has 9.8 PPG with 3.8 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG and leads Southern Utah in assists, while Hercy Miller has 8.8 PPG and Jamari Sibley has 7.2 PPG with 6 RPG and leads the Thunderbirds on the glass so far this season. As a team, Southern Utah is averaging 79.5 PPG on 46.4% field shooting, 33.6% three-point shooting and 72.9% from the foul line so far this season.

Why the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will win

• Southern Utah has won nine of its last 11 games.
• Arizona has lost four of its last five games.

Arizona Summary

The Arizona Wildcats come into this game looking to right the balance after an 83-76 loss to West Virginia in their last game. After this game, Arizona will face former Pac-12 rival UCLA.

Wildcats lose consecutive games and 4 of last 5

Caleb Love leads Arizona with 14.6 PPG as well as 4.1 RPG and 3.1 APG, while Jaden Bradley himself has 13.7 PPG and 3.1 APG and shares the lead in assists with the aforementioned Love. Trey Townsend has 11.1 PPG and 4.7 RPG, capping the trio of double-digit scorers for Arizona this year, while Tobe Awaka leads the Wildcats on the glass with 7.9 PPG and a team-high 8.9 RPG . Anthony Dell’Orso also has 8.7 PPG so far this season and KJ Lewis has 9.6 PPG. As a team, Arizona is averaging 85 PPG on 46.2% field shooting, 31% three-point shooting and 71.7% from the foul line this season.

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last 16 games at McKale Memorial Center against opponents not ranked in the AP.
• Southern Utah has lost each of its last five road games after a home win.

Arizona vs Southern Utah Prediction

I belong here in Arizona. I know it hasn’t been pretty for the Wildcats, but I think returning home will help this team figure that out. The Wildcats have been pretty good at beating bad teams at home for the most part, and I just don’t think Southern Utah has the horses to keep up with Arizona for a full 40 minutes. Give me the Wildcats here.