The Utah Valley Wolverines (2-3) face off against the Long Beach State 49ers (2-3) in the MGM Resorts Main Event Middleweight at T-Mobile Arena. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Long Beach State 49ers ATS Prediction
The Wolverines come in on a high note after beating the Hartford Hawks in their last game, 72-65. Utah Valley had an effective field goal percentage of 0.653 (above their season average of 0.460). Hartford, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 16.9 (better than their season average of 20.5). With 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Conner Toolson led Utah Valley in scoring.
In the 49ers’ previous game, they edged the Iona Gaels, 86-85. Long Beach State’s 34.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Iona, who had a mark of 27.0. The 49ers’ mark was above their season average of 24.0, while the Gaels’ was below the 33.7 mark opponents have averaged against Long Beach State this season. With 14 points and 10 rebounds, KJ Byers put together a good outing for Long Beach State.
The ineffective offense of Long Beach State will clash against the stingy defense of Utah Valley. Since the 2017-18 season, the 49ers rank 256th in offensive efficiency, while the Wolverines are 42nd in defensive efficiency. The Wolverines should have the edge on that end of the court.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Long Beach State 49ers ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah Valley ranks 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Long Beach State ranks 191st (35.6).
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