The Weber State Wildcats (5-8, 1-1 BigSky) will be at the Walkup Skydome to take on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-5, 0-2 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Weber State Wildcats at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Lumberjacks lost a tough one against the Montana State Bobcats, 63-61, while the Wildcats barely escaped the Idaho Vandals, 69-68.
The Wildcats had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 5.2 (better than their season average of 16.7), while the Vandals had a free throw rate of 0.136 (below their season average of 0.188). Northern Arizona, on the other hand, held Montana State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 22.9). Bernie Andre put together a good game for Northern Arizona with 17 points and six rebounds. Weber State was led by Michal Kozak, who finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Weber State won 86-71. Weber State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.615 vs. 0.453). Northern Arizona, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (20.5 vs. 12.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be hard to find for Northern Arizona in this matchup. The Lumberjacks rank 163rd in offensive rebounding percentage (29.3 percent), while Weber State ranks 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.7 percent).
Weber State Wildcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Arizona ranks 85th in assists per game (14.3) while Weber State ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Wildcats allow the 13th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while the Lumberjacks rank 27th (2.5).
- The Lumberjacks rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while the Wildcats rank 146th (22.2).
- Northern Arizona ranks 163rd in rebounds per game (35.3) while Weber State ranks 236th (32.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 2.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
