The Weber State Wildcats (5-2) head to Fresno State to play the Bulldogs (5-2) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Weber State Wildcats vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Wildcats are trying to rebound after their 83-66 loss to the San Diego Toreros in their last outing. 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. Cody John led Weber State in scoring with 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Bulldogs played, they dismantled the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves, 91-63. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.344 vs. 0.169) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 19.3). Braxton Huggins was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the nation’s best offenses face off. Fresno State ranks 51st with 112.0 points per 100 possessions and Weber State is 41st (112.8) dating back to last season. Also, put-back points could be tough to come by for the Wildcats. They rank 349th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 20.7 percent, while the Bulldogs have been 57th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.5 percent).
The Bulldogs won the only game against the Wildcats last season, 83-71. The Bulldogs knocked down 22 of their 29 free throws (75.9 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 28.6).
Weber State Wildcats vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Weber State ranks 187th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Fresno State ranks 286th (18.5).
+++++
