The Utah Valley Wolverines (5-3) clash with the Denver Pioneers (2-5) at the UCCU Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Denver Pioneers at Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Prediction
In the Pioneers’ last contest, they were beaten by the Northern Colorado Bears, 88-72. Northern Colorado’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Denver. The Bears had a rate of 0.141 (below their season average of 0.364), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.061 (below their season average of 0.193). Ade Murkey was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 13-for-19 shooting.
The Wolverines had no trouble getting past the Western State Mountaineers in their last contest, 82-59. Utah Valley won the rebounding battle. The Wolverines had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. five), defensive rebounds (42 vs. 28) and total rebounds (54 vs. 33). With 18 points, Conner Toolson played well for Utah Valley.
Utah Valley appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Wolverines rank 68th in offensive efficiency, while the Pioneers rank 245th in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the Pioneers, who rank 276th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.211), will battle against the Wolverines, who rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.191).
Denver Pioneers at Utah Valley Wolverines Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Denver ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Utah Valley ranks 245th (14.4).
The Wolverines rank 141st in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while the Pioneers rank 293rd (25.1).
Utah Valley ranks 183rd in steals per game (5.9) while Denver ranks 291st (4.5).
The Wolverines rank 46th in rebounds per game (38.4) while the Pioneers rank 136th (36.2).
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