The California Baptist Lancers (14-6, 4-2 WAC) will be at the UCCU Events Center to clash against the Utah Valley Wolverines (9-13, 3-4 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
California Baptist Lancers at Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Wolverines were victorious over the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 73-69, while the Lancers fell to the Kansas City Roos, 67-57.
The Wolverines, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.484, had a solid mark of 0.553 and had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 18.2). California Baptist, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-17; 88.2 percent). TJ Washington was a key piece for Utah Valley with 24 points. Ferron Flavors Jr., meanwhile had a solid performance for California Baptist, contributing 19 points.
The Wolverines dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Utah Valley won 64-63. Utah Valley did a great job of making free throws (14-18; 77.8 percent). California Baptist, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.460 vs. 0.403). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Utah Valley in this meeting. The Wolverines are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 283rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.8 percent. Meanwhile, California Baptist ranks 100th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.1 percent.
California Baptist Lancers at Utah Valley Wolverines Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 13th in rebounds per game (41.0) while Utah Valley ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- The Lancers rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Wolverines rank 119th (22.6).
- Utah Valley ranks 167th in steals per game (5.8) while California Baptist ranks 236th (4.3).
- The Lancers rank 48th in assists per game (15.1) while the Wolverines rank 189th (12.3).
- Utah Valley ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.5) while California Baptist ranks 102nd (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 10.7 for the season.
