The Utah Valley Wolverines (4-6) will travel to Centrum Arena to meet the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-4). Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Thunderbirds fell to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 61-51, while the Wolverines were defeated by the Weber State Wildcats, 72-67.
Utah Valley forced Weber State into a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 17.4) while Southern Utah did a great job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent). Southern Utah’s John Knight III led the way, finishing with 13 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, TJ Washington played a pivotal role for Utah Valley with 18 points and six assists.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the up-tempo Thunderbirds will look to push the more methodical Wolverines. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Thunderbirds rank 25th in possessions per game while the Wolverines are 151st.
Utah Valley at Southern Utah ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah Valley averages 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 135th in the NCAA. Southern Utah ranks 196th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- The Wolverines average 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 163rd in the nation. The Thunderbirds rank 169th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- The Thunderbirds average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 148th in the NCAA. The Wolverines rank 198th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Utah Valley ranks 133rd in blocks per game (3.3) while Southern Utah ranks 181st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
