The Utah Valley Wolverines (3-3) will travel to the Scheels Center to challenge the North Dakota State Bison (4-2). The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Bison fell to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 64-57, while the Wolverines were defeated by the Lamar Cardinals, 74-68.
Utah Valley held Lamar to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.545) while North Dakota State held Stony Brook to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 34.8). Rocky Kreuser was a key piece for North Dakota State with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Casdon Jardine, meanwhile played well for Utah Valley, recording 11 points and 10 rebounds.
North Dakota State could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Since last season, North Dakota State ranks 18th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while Utah Valley has forced the 58th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent). Moreover, the Wolverines rank 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.547), whereas the porous defense of the Bison ranks 286th with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.521.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. North Dakota State Bison ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Dakota State ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Utah Valley ranks 227th (7.0).
- The Wolverines rank 135th in assists per game (13.7) while the Bison rank 254th (11.7).
- Utah Valley ranks 148th in blocks per game (3.2) while North Dakota State ranks 238th (2.4).
- The Wolverines rank 110th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Bison rank 288th (32.5).
- North Dakota State ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Utah Valley ranks 181st (21.9).
