The California Baptist Lancers (15-12, 6-7 WAC) wrap up their home schedule at CBU Events Center against the Utah Valley Wolverines (20-8, 9-4 WAC). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. California Baptist Lancers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Lancers lost a close one to the Seattle Redhawks, 67-65, while the Wolverines defeated the Seattle Redhawks, 77-68.
The Wolverines knocked down 21 of their 28 free throws (75.0 percent) and held the Redhawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.446 (below their season average of 0.509). California Baptist, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (25-32; 78.1 percent). California Baptist was lifted by Milan Acquaah, who had 23 points. Richard Harward, meanwhile played well for Utah Valley, putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Baylee Steele led the Wolverines to a 79-62 victory. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Utah Valley’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over California Baptist. The Wolverines had a rate of 0.327, while the Lancers posted a mark of 0.145.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the nation’s top offenses face off. California Baptist currently ranks 49th with 111.8 points per 100 possessions and Utah Valley is 51st (111.7). Also, the Wolverines, who rank 17th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.293), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Lancers, who rank 296th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.267).
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. California Baptist Lancers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Utah Valley ranks 232nd (20.5).
- The Lancers rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Wolverines rank 45th (2.7).
- The Lancers rank 31st in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Wolverines rank 164th (13.6).
- Utah Valley ranks 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while California Baptist ranks 113th (34.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 6.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average).