The Utah Valley Wolverines (3-3) take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (4-1) at the UCCU Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Prediction
In the Fighting Hawks’ last outing, they dismantled the Concordia (NE) Bulldogs, 89-56. The Fighting Hawks had a much better free throw rate (0.154 vs. 0.000) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.3 vs. 25.6). North Dakota received a boost from Conner Avants, who was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
The Wolverines beat the Long Beach State 49ers in their last game, 87-72. The Wolverines, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.8, had a fantastic mark of 48.0 and had a free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.164). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Baylee Steele played well for Utah Valley.
The Wolverines won the lone game against the Fighting Hawks last season, 83-75. Utah Valley did an excellent job of making free throws (17-24; 70.8 percent). North Dakota, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 19.4).
Utah Valley could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Wolverines rank 39th in effective field goal percentage (0.547), while North Dakota ranks 319th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah Valley ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.0) while North Dakota ranks 310th (31.8).
The Fighting Hawks rank 29th in steals per game (7.6) while the Wolverines rank 263rd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Utah Valley ranks 86th in blocks per game (3.9) while North Dakota ranks 252nd (2.3).
The Wolverines rank 38th in assists per game (15.9) while the Fighting Hawks rank 196th (13.1).
North Dakota ranks 194th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Utah Valley ranks 241st (20.3).
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