The Weber State Wildcats (5-3) clash against the Utah State Aggies (7-2) at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Utah State Aggies vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Aggies played, they dismantled the Montana State Bobcats, 101-71. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 12.5) and had a better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 16.1). Utah State rallied around Sam Merrill, who was the top scorer from either team with 37 points on 12-for-18 shooting.
The Wildcats were beaten by the San Diego Toreros in their last outing, 83-66. San Diego’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Weber State. The Toreros had a rate of 0.185, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.098. With 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Cody John led Weber State in scoring.
The Wildcats won the only game against the Aggies last season, 65-59. Weber State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Utah State. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.481 while the Aggies posted a mark of 0.407.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Weber State ranks 59th in offensive efficiency and Utah State is 19th in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Utah State vs. Weber State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah State ranks eighth in rebounds per game (35.1) while Weber State ranks 215th (34.5).
The Aggies rank 29th in assists per game (14.4) while the Wildcats rank 143rd (13.6).
Weber State ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Utah State ranks 148th (21.5).
The Wildcats rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Aggies rank 82nd (2.9).
Utah State ranks 82nd in steals per game (5.4) while Weber State ranks 103rd in steals allowed per game (5.9).
