The Seattle Redhawks (11-12, 4-4 WAC) will be at the UCCU Events Center to clash with the Utah Valley Wolverines (9-14, 3-5 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Seattle Redhawks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Wolverines fell to the California Baptist Lancers, 65-61, while the Redhawks were defeated by the California Baptist Lancers, 72-65.
Seattle had a turnover percentage of 3.7 (better than their season average of 13.3) while Utah Valley held California Baptist to an effective field goal percentage of 0.451 (below their season average of 0.532). Utah Valley’s Isaiah White led the way, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds. Seattle, meanwhile, was led by Terrell Brown, who recorded 14 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Riley Grigsby led the Redhawks to an 83-50 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points. Seattle launched 27 three pointers, making 11 of them (40.7 percent), while Utah Valley was just 3-20 (15.0 percent).
When considering effective field goal percentage, Utah Valley figures to have a significant advantage. The Wolverines defense ranks 76th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.466), while the Seattle offense is ranked 329th in effective field goal percentage (0.457). Also, the Redhawks rank third in turnover percentage (14.8 percent), while the Wolverines rank 283rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.8 percent).
Seattle vs. Utah Valley Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Utah Valley ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.6) while Seattle ranks 107th (3.3).
- The Wolverines rank 170th in assists per game (12.6) while the Redhawks rank 240th (11.0).
- Seattle allows the 36th-fewest steals per game (5.3) while Utah Valley ranks 44th (5.5).
- The Wolverines rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while the Redhawks rank 116th (21.3).
- Utah Valley averages 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 136th in the NCAA. Seattle ranks 218th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Redhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 2.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
