The Utah Valley Wolverines (3-3) will be at home in the UCCU Events Center when they square off against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (4-1). The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wolverines were victorious over the Long Beach State 49ers 87-72, while the Fighting Hawks won big over the Concordia (NE) Bulldogs 89-56.
North Dakota dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.154 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 27.7). For those same stats, Concordia (NE) recorded marks of 0.000 and 25.6, respectively. Utah Valley, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 48.0 (above their season average of 23.8) and a free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.164). Long Beach State put up marks of 21.6 and 0.180, respectively, for those same stats. Baylee Steele played well for Utah Valley with 14 points and 10 rebounds. North Dakota was lifted by Conner Avants, who contributed 22 points and seven rebounds.
The Wolverines won the sole game between these two teams last year, 83-75. Utah Valley’s 0.266 free throw rate was their largest strength over North Dakota, who had a mark of 0.103.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Utah Valley figures to have a significant advantage. Dating back to last season, the Wolverines offense ranks 39th in that metric at 0.547, while the North Dakota defense ranks 319th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538).
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Utah Valley Wolverines Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Utah Valley ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.0) while North Dakota ranks 310th (31.8).
- The Wolverines rank 38th in assists per game (15.9) while the Fighting Hawks rank 196th (13.1).
- North Dakota ranks 194th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Utah Valley ranks 241st (20.3).
- The Fighting Hawks rank 29th in steals per game (7.6) while the Wolverines rank 263rd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Utah Valley ranks 86th in blocks per game (3.9) while North Dakota ranks 252nd (2.3).
