The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (3-9, 1-1 BigSky) will be at the Dee Events Center to challenge the Weber State Wildcats (8-5, 2-0 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats were beaten by the San Diego Toreros, 83-66, while the Lumberjacks were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins, 97-82.
Northern Arizona dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.5 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5. Jacksonville had marks of 20.0 and 24.2, respectively, for those same stats. Weber State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.546). Cody John put together a good game for Weber State with 22 points. Meanwhile, Bernie Andre led the way for Northern Arizona, contributing 20 points and 14 rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Weber State won 87-55. Weber State was lights out from beyond the arc (13-31; 41.9 percent). Northern Arizona, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.308 vs. 0.145). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Weber State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Weber State ranks 34th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while Northern Arizona forces the 21st-fewest turnovers (15.8 percent).
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Weber State Wildcats ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Weber State ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Northern Arizona ranks 224th (25.5).
- The Wildcats rank 184th in assists per game (12.0) while the Lumberjacks rank 196th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- Northern Arizona is 20th in the nation with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Weber State is 22nd with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- The Wildcats rank 87th in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 227th (32.7).
- Northern Arizona ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Weber State ranks 71st (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
