The Weber State Wildcats (8-13, 4-6 BigSky) will be at Bank of Colorado Arena to go head-to-head with the Northern Colorado Bears (13-7, 6-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Weber State Wildcats at Northern Colorado Bears ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Bears defeated the Idaho State Bengals 83-67, while the Wildcats beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 75-65.
The Wildcats knocked down 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.516). The Bears, meanwhile, had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.528), while the Bengals had a free throw rate of 0.158 (below their season average of 0.231). Northern Colorado received a boost from Jonah Radebaugh, who recorded 22 points and seven rebounds. Jerrick Harding, meanwhile played well for Weber State, recording 27 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Radebaugh led the Bears to a 65-64 victory. He recorded 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Northern Colorado out-rebounded Weber State. The Bears had 14 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Wildcats had four and 32, respectively.
Northern Colorado could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Northern Colorado ranks ninth in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent), while Weber State forces the 83rd-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent). Furthermore, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Wildcats. They rank 332nd in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.0 percent, while the Bears are 16th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.2 percent).
Weber State Wildcats at Northern Colorado Bears Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Colorado ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.0) while Weber State ranks 223rd (14.8).
- The Wildcats rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bears rank 118th (3.5).
- Northern Colorado ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Weber State ranks 82nd (6.0).
- The Bears rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while the Wildcats rank 168th (21.3).
- Northern Colorado ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Weber State ranks 257th (32.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 0.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
