Arizona vs. Utah: Game Preview, Prediction

By RantSports Staff
Utah Basketball
Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Matchup: Arizona Wildcats (25-3) vs. Utah Utes (22-5)

The Wildcats have a one-game lead over the Utes in the Pac-12 standings. Needless to say, if Utah has any shot at winning the regular season conference title, it has to beat Arizona in this game.

In the first meeting, Arizona flexed its powerhouse muscles and won by the score of 69-51. Yeah, it wasn’t pretty.

Whether the case, both teams have been solid and will definitely make the 2015 NCAA tournament.

What to Watch For

As usual, the Wildcats have a number of very talented players. For this game, fans should be on the lookout for Stanley Johnson, who is leading the team in scoring at 14.2 points per game.

For the Utes, Delon Wright is leading the team in scoring (14.2 PPG) and is definitely one to keep an eye on.

Wright only had 10 points in the first meeting while Johnson had 18.

Prediction

With only a couple of games left in the regular season, it is anyone’s guess on who will win the Pac-12 title. In terms of this game, we are going with Utah. It may be the underdog coming in, but it will get this one at home. Plus, it really is a talented squad that could go on a deep run in the upcoming dance.

Arizona only has three losses on the season (UNLV Rebels, Oregon State Beavers, Arizona State Sun Devils). All three opponents were less talented than Utah — for what it’s worth.

Regardless of the outcome, this battle is must-watch TV.

Arizona 66, Utah 68

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