The Weber State Wildcats (1-5) will travel to the UCCU Events Center to challenge the Utah Valley Wolverines (4-5). The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Weber State Wildcats at Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Wolverines got blown out by the Colorado State Rams, 92-61, while the Wildcats fell to the Northeastern Huskies, 79-69.
Weber State forced Northeastern into a turnover percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 19.7) while Utah Valley had a better turnover percentage (22.7 vs. 16.2). Utah Valley rallied around Casdon Jardine, who put up 15 points. Meanwhile, Cody John had a good outing for Weber State, recording 21 points.
The Wolverines won the only contest between these two teams last year, 75-63. Utah Valley had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 vs. 19.0). Weber State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.106).
It could be a difficult game for Utah Valley on the offensive glass. Since the 2018-19 season, the Wolverines rank 273rd in offensive rebounding percentage (27.9 percent), while Weber State ranks 89th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent). Furthermore, the Wildcats’ 42nd-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.538) will square off against the Wolverines’ 33rd-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.483).
Weber State Wildcats at Utah Valley Wolverines Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah Valley ranks 95th in rebounds per game (36.4) while Weber State ranks 218th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- The Wolverines rank second in blocks per game (3.3) while the Wildcats rank 73rd (4.1).
- Utah Valley ranks 238th in steals per game (5.7) while Weber State ranks 247th (5.4).
- The Wolverines rank first in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while the Wildcats rank 96th (20.8).
- Utah Valley ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while Weber State ranks 134th (12.5).
