The Arizona Wildcats (6-2) and their sensational offense host the Utah Valley Wolverines (6-3) and their exceptional defense. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Arizona Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the Houston Baptist Huskies 90-60, while the Wolverines beat the Westminster (UT) Griffins 96-71.
Utah Valley dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 and a turnover percentage of 9.5. Westminster (UT) had marks of 13.3 and 20.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Wildcats, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.491 vs. 0.159) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.355). Brandon Randolph played a key role for Arizona with 25 points. Utah Valley was lifted by Jake Toolson, who had 22 points.
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Arizona ranks 15th in offensive efficiency and Utah Valley is 36th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Arizona Wildcats Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Arizona ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Utah Valley ranks 265th (7.3).
- The Wildcats rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Wolverines rank 92nd (3.0).
- Utah Valley ranks 217th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while Arizona ranks 265th (19.1).
- The Wildcats rank 98th in assists per game (14.6) while the Wolverines rank 239th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Utah Valley ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Arizona ranks 125th (36.5).
