The Weber State Wildcats (16-11, 10-6 BigSky) will be at Bank of Colorado Arena to square off with the Northern Colorado Bears (18-9, 12-4 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Weber State Wildcats at Northern Colorado Bears ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bears edged the Montana Grizzlies, 74-72, while the Wildcats lost a winnable game to the Sacramento State Hornets, 78-76.
Northern Colorado played a nearly perfect contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.208 (below their season average of 0.252) and a turnover percentage of 17.8 (worse than their season average of 15.6). Montana was 0.164 and 19.4, respectively, for those same stats. Weber State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.218 vs. 0.176). Jordan Davis fueled Northern Colorado with 23 points. Meanwhile, Brekkott Chapman had a solid performance for Weber State, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, John led the Wildcats to a 78-64 victory. He recorded 20 points. Weber State launched 20 three pointers, making nine of them (45.0 percent), while Northern Colorado was 5-19 (26.3 percent).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a balanced game. The upper-echelon Northern Colorado offense ranks 37th in the nation in that metric at 0.548, while the stingy Weber State defense is ranked 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474). Furthermore, the Wildcats rank 35th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280), while the Bears rank 45th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.191).
Weber State Wildcats at Northern Colorado Bears Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Colorado ranks 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Weber State ranks 218th (20.6).
- The Bears average 35.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 158th in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 220th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- The Wildcats rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Bears rank 146th (3.0).
- Northern Colorado ranks 151st in assists per game (13.3) while Weber State ranks 227th (11.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 7.4 for the season.
