Utah vs. Oregon: Game Preview, Prediction

By RantSports Staff
Oregon Basketball
Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports

Matchup: Utah Utes (21-4) vs. Oregon Ducks (19-8)

Believe it or not, the Utes could still end up winning the Pac-12 regular season title. For that dream to come true, it more than likely cannot drop another regular season game, and also has to knock off the Arizona Wildcats on Feb. 28.

The Ducks are on the bubble. Like all bubble teams, they need nothing more than some wins, especially marquee ones. Well, Utah is a marquee opponent, so Oregon could get on the right side of the bubble with a win in this game.

What to Watch For

Delon Wright has managed to put up a pretty solid stat line for the Utes this year. Here it is, just in case you were wondering: 14.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 5.4 APG.

You would think Joseph Young would be getting more attention this year. After all, he is putting up 20 points per game. Regardless, he is definitely one to watch out for in this contest.

Prediction

Oregon lucks out by getting this game at home, but that may not be enough this weekend.

Utah still has a small chance of earning a No. 1 seed. You know, if it wins the rest of its games and gets the respect it deserves. The Ducks, on the other hand, are fighting just to get into the dance.

Although Young will probably get his points, the entire team is going to have to show up for Oregon to win. Hopefully this will be one of the best games of the weekend, but we see the Utes coming out on top regardless.

Utah 75, Oregon 72

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