The Utah Valley Wolverines (4-7) will be at home in the UCCU Events Center when they go head-to-head against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-2). Action begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Wolverines lost a tough one against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 73-72, while the Lumberjacks defeated the Omaha Mavericks, 73-65.
Northern Arizona dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.169 (below their season average of 0.218) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 31.4). Omaha was 0.044 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Utah Valley, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.491). Trey Woodbury played a key role for Utah Valley with 19 points and six rebounds. Northern Arizona, meanwhile, rallied around Bernie Andre, who put up 10 points and 13 rebounds.
The Wolverines won the only contest between these two teams last season, 98-78. The Wolverines’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Lumberjacks. Utah Valley had a rate of 9.5, while Northern Arizona posted a mark of 13.1.
It could be a difficult game for Utah Valley on the offensive glass. Since the 2018-19 season, the Wolverines rank 280th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 percent), while Northern Arizona ranks 87th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent).
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah Valley ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Northern Arizona ranks 222nd (24.6).
- The Wolverines rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Lumberjacks rank 66th (5.8).
- Utah Valley averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 179th in the NCAA. Northern Arizona ranks 196th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Wolverines rank seventh in blocks per game (3.4) while the Lumberjacks rank 174th (2.2).
- Northern Arizona averages 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 167th in the NCAA. Utah Valley ranks 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.2).
