The Long Beach State Beach (3-9) and the Utah Valley Wolverines (5-8) square off at The Walter Pyramid. The Beach will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Long Beach State Beach Betting Odds
In their last game, the Beach lost big to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 84-63, while the Wolverines edged the Wyoming Cowboys, 69-67.
The Wolverines knocked down 17 of their 18 free throws (94.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 17.9). Long Beach State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (9-11; 81.8 percent). Long Beach State was lifted by Michael Carter III, who recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah White fueled Utah Valley with 19 points and nine rebounds.
The Wolverines won the only game between these two teams last season, 87-72. The Wolverines’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Beach. Utah Valley had a rate of 48.0, while Long Beach State posted a mark of 21.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a difficult game for Long Beach State on the offensive glass. The Beach rank 211th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.4 percent), while Utah Valley ranks 74th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
Utah Valley Wolverines at Long Beach State Beach Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Utah Valley ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (16.0) while Long Beach State ranks 204th (24.4).
- The Wolverines average 12.1 assists per game, which ranks 165th in the nation. The Beach rank 223rd in assists allowed per game (17.8).
- Utah Valley ranks 144th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Long Beach State ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- The Wolverines rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Beach rank 181st (9.6).
- Utah Valley ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.8) while Long Beach State ranks 82nd (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolverines’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 0.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Beach have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
