The Utah Valley Wolverines (3-2) and their sensational offense welcome the Lamar Cardinals (3-1) and their stifling defense. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wolverines were beaten by the ninth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 82-74, while the Cardinals beat the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 76-61.
Lamar played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (above their season average of 0.114) and a turnover percentage of 16.0 (better than their season average of 17.9). Mount St. Mary’s had marks of 0.089 and 21.6, respectively, for those same stats. Utah Valley, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 18.6). Utah Valley rallied around TJ Washington, who contributed 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. T.J. Atwood had a good game for Lamar, recording 19 points.
This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to last season, Utah Valley ranks 59th in offensive efficiency and Lamar ranks 38th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Cardinals rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 percent), while the Wolverines rank 44th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
Lamar Cardinals vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Lamar averages 9.1 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. Utah Valley ranks 223rd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Cardinals rank 29th in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Wolverines rank 113th (36.6).
- Utah Valley ranks 185th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while Lamar ranks 254th (20.0).
- The Wolverines rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Cardinals rank 176th (3.6).
- Utah Valley ranks 128th in assists per game (13.8) while Lamar ranks 246th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
