The Utah Valley Wolverines (16-7, 5-3 WAC) will be at the Redhawk Center to go head-to-head with the Seattle Redhawks (13-10, 1-7 WAC) in a WAC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Seattle Redhawks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Redhawks fell to the California Baptist Lancers, 75-64, while the Wolverines beat the California Baptist Lancers, 79-62.
Utah Valley dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.296) and a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 17.8). For those same stats, California Baptist put up marks of 0.145 and 19.6, respectively. Seattle, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 25.8). Mattia Da Campo had a solid performance for Seattle, finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Utah Valley was lifted by Baylee Steele, who had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Richard Harward led the Wolverines to an 88-78 win. He registered a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Utah Valley’s biggest strengths. They had 43 free throw attempts, while Seattle had 30.
Utah Valley may struggle to create turnovers. Seattle ranks 82nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Utah Valley forces the 71st-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent). Moreover, the Wolverines rank 16th in effective field goal percentage (0.561), while the Redhawks rank 41st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468).
Utah Valley vs. Seattle Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Seattle ranks third in assists allowed per game (9.2) while Utah Valley ranks 128th (13.0).
- The Wolverines rank 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Redhawks rank 64th (32.8).
- The Redhawks rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Wolverines rank 96th (21.3).
- Utah Valley ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Seattle ranks 66th (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
- The Redhawks have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Seattle has defeated opponents by an average of 6.1 points.
