Utah Valley vs Weber State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/21/24

The Utah Valley Wolverines are visiting the Weber State Wildcats on Saturday, December 21st at the Dee Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Utah Valley Wolverines vs Weber State Wildcats Prediction.

Weber State Wildcats Preview

The Weber State Wildcats have a 6-6 record this season and are coming off a 128-58 win over Lincoln (CA). The Wildcats are 3-5-1 against the spread, and 6-3 in over/under, while having a 3-2 home record.

Offensively, Weber State averaging 80.2 points per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.3 points per game (111th). The Wildcats shoot with 47% from the field (102nd), and with 37.2% from beyond the arc (66th). The Wildcats shoot with 71.1% from the free throw line (183rd), and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game (58th).

Blaise Threatt leads Weber State in scoring this season, with an average of 17.6 points, adding 5.7 rebounds and a team-high 4.2 assists, while Miguel Tomley adds 12.8 points.

Utah Valley Wolverines Preview

The Utah Valley Wolverines have a 6-6 record this season and are coming off a 70-56 win in Idaho State. The Wolverines are 9-2 against the spread, and 4-7 in over/under, while having a 3-1 road record.

Offensively, Utah Valley is averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 227th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.7 points per game (167th). The Wolverines shoot with 45.6% from the field (162nd), and with 30.3% from beyond the arc (312th). The Wolverines shoot with 68% from the free throw line (272nd), and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game (104th).

Dominick Nelson leads Utah Valley in scoring this season, with an average of 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Carter Welling adds 12.7 points and a team-high 6.5 rebounds

Why the Weber State Wildcats will win

• Weber State has won each of its last five home games following a home win.
• Utah Valley has lost nine of its last 11 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in four of Utah Valley’s last five games.

Why the Utah Valley Wolverines will win

• Utah Valley has won each of its last four games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Weber State has lost five of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Weber State has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Weber State’s last nine night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Each of Utah Valley’s last five games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Weber State ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
• Weber State ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.4).
• Utah Valley ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.4).

Utah Valley Wolverines vs Weber State Wildcats Prediction

Both teams are tied 5-5 wins in their previous 10 meetings, and are also 5-5 against the spread. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Utah Valley won 70-54 at home. In this Utah Valley Wolverines vs Weber State Wildcats Prediction, Weber State is coming as -1 home favorites. Weber State is better both offensively, scoring 6.4 points more than Utah Valley, and defensively, allowing 2.4 points less. The Wildcats are winning by an average of 11.9 points per game, while the Wolverines are winning by an average of 3.1 points. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the Weber State Wildcats and lay the points at home.