It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Weber State Wildcats (10-6, 4-1 BigSky) welcome the Idaho State Bengals (7-7, 3-2 BigSky) to the Dee Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Weber State Wildcats Free Prediction
The last time the Bengals played, they beat the Sacramento State Hornets, 72-70. Making free throws was one of Idaho State’s largest strengths. They were 13-14 (92.9 percent), while the Hornets were just 7-14 (50.0 percent). Kelvin Jones led the way for Idaho State, putting up 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Wildcats beat the Portland State Vikings in their last contest, 95-88. The Wildcats knocked down 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.527). With 19 points and 11 rebounds, Brekkott Chapman had a good outing for Weber State.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Wildcats won 77-70. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.6 vs. 14.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.273 vs. 0.190).
Weber State could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Weber State ranks 43rd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Idaho State forces the 16th-fewest turnovers (15.5 percent).
Idaho State vs. Weber State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Idaho State ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Weber State ranks 204th (20.4).
The Bengals rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Wildcats rank 95th (6.2).
Weber State ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.6) while Idaho State ranks 99th (3.4).
The Wildcats average 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. The Bengals rank 94th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
Idaho State averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 71st in the country. Weber State ranks 87th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
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The Bengals have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Idaho State has been defeated by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 86.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
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