| MATCHUP | California Baptist Lancers | Utah Valley Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-3 | 10-3 |
| Where | UCCU Center, Orem, UT | |
| When | Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Utah Valley Wolverines Preview
Utah Valley Wolverines have a 10-3 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the WAC. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off a 109-48 home win against Binghamton. Their previous three games were a 90-74 home win against Weber State, a 68-53 home win against UC Santa Barbara, and a 73-69 home win against Idaho State.
Offensively, Utah Valley averages 83.8 points per game, while allowing 64 points per game defensively. The Wolverines shoot with 52% from the field and grab 40.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 20.5 assists per game. They average 6.2 blocks per game and 9.9 steals per game defensively.
Jackson Holcombe leads Utah Valley in scoring, with an average of 15.5 points per game, while shooting with 58.8% from the field and 71.9% from the free throw line. Jackson Holcombe also leads the team in rebounds with 8 per game, while Trevan Leonhardt adds a team-high 6.8 assists per game.
California Baptist Lancers Preview
California Baptist Lancers have a 10-3 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the WAC. They have a 3-2 road record and are coming off a 74-67 home win against Sacramento State. Their previous three games were a 75-67 home win against Southern, an 88-83 away win against Eastern Washington, and a 91-85 away loss against Utah.
Offensively, California Baptist averages 75.4 points per game, while allowing 70.6 points per game defensively. The Lancers shoot with 43% from the field and grab 41.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.7 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.
Dominique Daniels Jr. leads California Baptist in scoring, with an average of 20.8 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 89.2% from the free throw line. Thomas Ndong leads the team in rebounds with 8 per game, while Dominique Daniels Jr. also leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game.
California Baptist Lancers @ Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Trends: December 29, 2025
Why the Utah Valley Wolverines will win
- Utah Valley has won each of its last 18 games at UCCU Center.
- California Baptist has lost each of its last six games at UCCU Center.
- Utah Valley has won the first half in each of its last nine night games at UCCU Center.
Why the California Baptist Lancers will win
- California Baptist has won eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- California Baptist has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seventeen of California Baptist’s last 18 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Each of the last eight games between California Baptist and Utah Valley have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
California Baptist vs Utah Valley Prediction
In this California Baptist vs Utah Valley Prediction, Utah Valley is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Both teams have identical overall record this season, but Utah Valley has been undefeated at home and are coming into this matchup in excellent form, with an 8-1 record in their last 9 games and 6-2 against the spread in their last 8. On the flip side, Cal Baptist is 3-3 in its last 6 games and 1-3-1 against the spread and have been weaker both offensively and defensively, as Utah Valley has a dominating +19.8 point differential. Take the home team to win this one comfortably, so take Utah Valley and lay the points at home.