The Utah Valley Wolverines (6-4) will travel to the Walkup Skydome to clash against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (2-4). The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Lumberjacks were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins 97-82, while the Wolverines easily got past the Westminster (UT) Griffins 96-71.
Utah Valley played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 and a turnover percentage of 9.5. For those same stats, Westminster (UT) put up marks of 13.3 and 20.3, respectively. Meanwhile, Northern Arizona dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.5 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5. Jacksonville was 20.0 and 24.2, respectively, for those same stats. Northern Arizona rallied around Bernie Andre, who had 20 points and 14 rebounds. Jake Toolson played a pivotal role for Utah Valley with 22 points.
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for Northern Arizona in this showdown. The Lumberjacks rank 240th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.2 percent), while Utah Valley ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent) since last season.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Utah Valley ranks 93rd in assists per game (15.8) while Northern Arizona ranks 284th (10.1).
- The Wolverines rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Lumberjacks rank 129th (3.3).
- Northern Arizona averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 169th in the country. Utah Valley ranks 195th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- 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).
