The Weber State Wildcats (5-4) go head-to-head with the Utah Valley Wolverines (7-4) at the Dee Events Center. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Weber State Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Wolverines’ last game, they blew out 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 received a boost from Jake Toolson, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Wildcats were beaten by the San Diego Toreros in their last contest, 83-66. San Diego’s free throw rate was their biggest strength 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.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Weber State in this meeting. The Wildcats rank 307th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.3 percent), while Utah Valley ranks 53rd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent) since last season.
The Wolverines won the lone contest against the Wildcats last season, 83-56. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 15.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.095 vs. 0.049).
Utah Valley Wolverines at Weber State Wildcats ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah Valley ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Weber State ranks 242nd (35.3).
The Wolverines rank 43rd in assists per game (15.8) while the Wildcats rank 228th (13.3).
Weber State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Utah Valley ranks 117th (21.6).
The Wildcats rank 122nd in steals per game (5.5) while the Wolverines rank 181st in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Weber State ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Utah Valley ranks 71st (3.0).
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