Expect a fast-paced game when the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (5-7, 0-3 BigSky) head to Weber State to play the Wildcats (9-5, 3-0 BigSky). The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats were beaten by the San Diego Toreros, 83-66, while the Thunderbirds won big over the West Coast Baptist Eagles, 109-63.
Southern Utah played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 9.9 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3. For those same stats, West Coast Baptist was 32.0 and 17.1, respectively. Weber State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.546). Weber State was lifted by Cody John, who contributed 22 points. Dwayne Morgan fueled Southern Utah with 20 points and six rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Weber State won 90-80. Weber State made good use of their 28 trips to the charity stripe, making 26 of them (92.9 percent). Southern Utah, meanwhile, was just 16-24 (66.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There could be plenty of transition action in this showdown that showcases a pair of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Weber State currently ranks 35th in possessions per game (74.8) and Southern Utah is 18th (76.2). Moreover, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Thunderbirds. They rank 260th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.4 percent, while the Wildcats are 48th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.4 percent).
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Weber State Wildcats ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Weber State averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. Southern Utah ranks 255th in rebounds allowed per game (40.8).
- The Thunderbirds average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. The Wildcats rank 77th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Wildcats rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Thunderbirds rank 162nd (23.6).
- Weber State ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Southern Utah ranks 91st (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 9.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (9.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (11.8 below their season average).
