The Weber State Wildcats (5-4) will be at home in the Dee Events Center when they go head-to-head against the Utah Valley Wolverines (7-4). The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Weber State Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats were beaten by the San Diego Toreros, 83-66, while the Wolverines had no trouble getting past the Westminster (UT) Griffins, 96-71.
Utah Valley dominated every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 and a turnover percentage of 9.5. Westminster (UT) was 13.3 and 20.3, respectively, for those same stats. Weber State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.546). Cody John had a solid performance for Weber State, putting up 22 points. Meanwhile, Utah Valley received a boost from Jake Toolson, who had 22 points.
The Wolverines won the only game between these two teams last season, 83-56. The Wolverines’ 30.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Wildcats, who had a rate of 15.0.
It might be a tough matchup for Weber State on the offensive glass. Since last season, the Wildcats rank 307th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.3 percent), while Utah Valley ranks 53rd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Utah Valley vs. Weber State Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Weber State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Utah Valley ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Weber State ranks 242nd (35.3).
- The Wildcats rank 122nd in steals per game (5.5) while the Wolverines rank 181st in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Weber State ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Utah Valley ranks 71st (3.0).
- The Wolverines rank 43rd in assists per game (15.8) while the Wildcats rank 228th (13.3).
- Weber State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Utah Valley ranks 117th (21.6).
