Weber State Wildcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Free Prediction 02/09/19

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The Weber State Wildcats (14-9, 8-4 BigSky) will be at the Walkup Skydome to square off with the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (7-15, 5-7 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Weber State Wildcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Lumberjacks lost a tough one against the Idaho State Bengals, 81-79, while the Wildcats were beaten by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 65-53.

Weber State had a free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.283) while Northern Arizona did an excellent job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). Bernie Andre was a key piece for Northern Arizona with 19 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Cody John had a good outing for Weber State, putting up 11 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Brekkott Chapman led the Wildcats to a 77-52 victory. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds. The Wildcats’ 20.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Lumberjacks, who had a rate of 13.3.

Northern Arizona should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Northern Arizona ranks 55th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Weber State forces the 23rd-fewest turnovers (15.8 percent).

Weber State Wildcats at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Weber State ranks 51st in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Northern Arizona ranks 259th (26.1).
  • The Lumberjacks rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Wildcats rank 95th (6.0).
  • Northern Arizona ranks 214th in assists per game (12.0) while Weber State ranks 228th (11.5).
  • The Wildcats rank 69th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Lumberjacks rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
  • Weber State ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.6) while Northern Arizona ranks 179th (2.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Weber State has defeated opponents by an average of 6.8 points.
  • During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).