It will be a battle between WAC opponents when the Utah Valley Wolverines (15-7, 4-3 WAC) welcome the California Baptist Lancers (10-9, 2-4 WAC) to the UCCU Events Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
California Baptist Lancers vs. Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Prediction
The Lancers are trying to rebound after their 90-73 loss to the Grand Canyon Antelopes in their last contest. Grand Canyon’s 7.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over California Baptist, who had a rate of 22.1. The Antelopes’ mark was better than their season average of 16.0, while the Lancers’ was above their season average of 16.5. De’jon Davis was California Baptist’s leading scorer with 15 points on 3-for-5 shooting.
In the Wolverines’ previous outing, they beat the Chicago State Cougars, 74-60. The Wolverines, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0, had an extraordinary mark of 34.5 and had a free throw rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.294). With 15 points and nine rebounds, Wyatt Lowell had a good performance for Utah Valley.
The physical Utah Valley offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Wolverines rank 17th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.296, while California Baptist ranks 332nd in FTA rate allowed (0.300).
California Baptist Lancers at Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
California Baptist ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Utah Valley ranks 223rd (20.1).
The Wolverines rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Lancers rank 145th (34.9).
California Baptist ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Utah Valley ranks 116th (12.9).
The Lancers rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Wolverines rank 28th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. For the season, California Baptist has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
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