Offense meets defense when the Arizona Wildcats (6-2) welcome the Utah Valley Wolverines (6-3) to McKale Memorial Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Arizona Wildcats Free Prediction
The last time Utah Valley played, they blew out the Westminster (UT) Griffins, 96-71. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 13.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 20.3). With 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Jake Toolson was the game’s high scorer.
The Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Houston Baptist Huskies in their last contest, 90-60. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.491 vs. 0.159) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.355). Brandon Randolph was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Arizona takes on the stingy defense of Utah Valley. Dating back to last season, the Wildcats rank 15th in offensive efficiency, while the Wolverines are 36th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Arizona ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Utah Valley ranks 265th (7.3).
The Wildcats rank 98th in assists per game (14.6) while the Wolverines rank 239th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Utah Valley ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Arizona ranks 125th (36.5).
The Wildcats rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Wolverines rank 92nd (3.0).
Utah Valley ranks 217th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while Arizona ranks 265th (19.1).
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