The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (13-8, 7-5 BigSky) will be at the Dee Events Center to take on the Weber State Wildcats (9-14, 5-7 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Weber State Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats defeated the Sacramento State Hornets 70-66, while the Lumberjacks won a close one over the Idaho State Bengals 88-87.
The Lumberjacks had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 16.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.518). Meanwhile, Weber State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Sacramento State. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.395 (above their season average of 0.200), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.218. Jerrick Harding led the way for Weber State, recording 44 points. Bernie Andre, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Northern Arizona with 20 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, DeBisschop led the Lumberjacks to a 72-64 victory. He put up 18 points. Northern Arizona had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 vs. 13.8). Weber State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 22.1).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Weber State figures to have a considerable advantage. The elite Wildcats offense ranks 84th in the nation in that metric at 0.521, while the Northern Arizona defense is ranked 266th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.512).
Northern Arizona vs. Weber State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Arizona ranks 109th in assists per game (13.6) while Weber State ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Lumberjacks rank 203rd in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Wildcats rank 279th (31.5).
- Weber State allows the 29th-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while Northern Arizona ranks 32nd (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
