A high-scoring game should be expected when the Weber State Wildcats (11-6, 5-1 BigSky) and the Northern Colorado Bears (11-6, 5-1 BigSky) face off at Dee Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Weber State Wildcats ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last outing, they defeated the Montana State Bobcats, 73-70. The Bears made 11 of their 15 free throws (73.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 16.1). Northern Colorado was lifted by Kai Edwards, who had nine points and 14 rebounds.
The Wildcats beat the Idaho State Bengals in their last outing, 76-59. Weber State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.533). Idaho State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 19.2). With 19 points and 14 rebounds, Weber State’s Brekkott Chapman put together a solid outing.
After the Wildcats won two out of three contests against the Bears last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Northern Colorado won 80-55. The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 22.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.385).
Weber State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Weber State ranks 47th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while Northern Colorado forces the 60th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent). Furthermore, the Bears rank 28th in effective field goal percentage (0.559), while the Wildcats rank 60th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.472).
Northern Colorado vs. Weber State Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Colorado ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Weber State ranks 194th (20.5).
The Bears rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Wildcats rank 195th (36.6).
Weber State ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.6) while Northern Colorado ranks 110th (3.2).
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The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 84.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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