The Weber State Wildcats (7-13, 3-6 BigSky) will be at Centrum Arena to square off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (12-7, 5-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Weber State Wildcats at Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Thunderbirds had no trouble getting past the Idaho Vandals 73-45, while the Wildcats won a close one over the Montana Grizzlies 87-85.
The Wildcats knocked down 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Grizzlies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 22.4). Southern Utah, meanwhile, was 8-19 on three pointers (42.1 percent). They also held Idaho to just 2-12 (16.7 percent). Southern Utah received a boost from Andre Adams, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jerrick Harding, meanwhile had a solid performance for Weber State, putting up 32 points.
The Thunderbirds dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Southern Utah won 65-53. Southern Utah had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 vs. 13.2). Weber State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.367 vs. 0.241). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
This contest should be a battle of contrasting tempos. Southern Utah has preferred to play quickly (70th in possessions per game), while Weber State has been more half-court-oriented (199th in possessions per game). Moreover, second chance points could be tough to come by for the Wildcats. They rank 325th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.3 percent, while the Thunderbirds are 25th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.5 percent).
Weber State Wildcats at Southern Utah Thunderbirds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Utah ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Weber State ranks 263rd (32.1).
- The Wildcats rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while the Thunderbirds rank 225th (19.0).
- Southern Utah ranks 67th in steals per game (7.7) while Weber State ranks 68th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Thunderbirds rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Wildcats rank 211th (14.9).
- Weber State ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Southern Utah ranks 134th (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Weber State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
