Weber State vs North Dakota Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24
North Dakota (3-5) vs Weber State (4-5)
Game Info: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Betty Engelstad Sioux Center)
Betting Odds: North Dakota +2.5 / Weber State -2.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Weber State Wildcats and North Dakota Fighting Hawks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Here’s a Weber State vs North Dakota Prediction. This article will include a Weber State vs North Dakota Pick.
Weber State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Weber State Wildcats lost to North Dakota State, beat Pepperdine, and they play Utah Tech, Utah Valley, and Oregon next. The Weber State Wildcats are averaging 76.2 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 67.9 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Blaise Threatt is averaging 17.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Miguel Tomley is averaging 11.2 points and 1.9 assists. Dyson Koehler is the third double-digit scorer and Viljami Vartiainen is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Weber State Wildcats are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free throw line. The Weber State Wildcats are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Preview
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks lost to SE Louisiana and Eastern Washington, and they play Utah Valley, UTSA, and Alabama next. The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are averaging 70.3 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Tyree Ihenacho is averaging 19.1 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Mier Panoam is averaging 12.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Amar Kuluhovic is the third double-digit scorer, and Dariyus Woodson is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Weber State Wildcats will win
- North Dakota has lost 11 of its last 12 games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Weber State has won each of its last five Saturday games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Dakota's last five games against non-conference opponents at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Five of Weber State's last six night games against the Summit League have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Weber State ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.6).
Weber State vs North Dakota Prediction
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are going through a rough stretch where the defense can't get stops, and it's not encouraging given the schedule moving forward. The Weber State Wildcats have the scoring depth to add to those issues, and they're battle-tested to where some of those tougher games should pay off at some point. North Dakota is in rough shape given its recent efforts. I'll lay the bucket with Weber State.
Randy’s Pick Weber State -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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