The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (2-4) take on the Utah Valley Wolverines (6-4) at the Walkup Skydome. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Prediction
In the Wolverines’ last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the Westminster (UT) Griffins, 96-71. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 13.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 20.3). Utah Valley rallied around Jake Toolson, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Lumberjacks defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last contest, 97-82. The Lumberjacks had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 20.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 24.2). Bernie Andre was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
It could be a difficult game for Northern Arizona on the offensive glass. Since the 2017-18 season, the Lumberjacks rank 240th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.2 percent), while Utah Valley ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Utah Valley Wolverines at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah Valley ranks 93rd in assists per game (15.8) while Northern Arizona ranks 284th (10.1).
The Wolverines rank 76th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Lumberjacks rank 260th (33.4).
Utah Valley ranks 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Northern Arizona ranks 258th (19.1).
The Wolverines rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Lumberjacks rank 129th (3.3).
Northern Arizona ranks 169th in steals per game (5.9) while Utah Valley ranks 195th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
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