Northern Arizona (9-5) vs Weber State (6-9)
Game Info: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 4:00 pm (Walkup Skydome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Northern Arizona -2.5 / Weber State +2.5 — Over/Under: 144
The Weber State Wildcats are visiting the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Saturday, January 4th at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Weber State Wildcats vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Prediction. We will examine:
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks recent form and player performance
The Weber State Wildcats recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Weber State Wildcats
Recent betting trends in games played between Weber State Wildcats and Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Weber State Wildcats vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks game
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have a 9-5 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the Big Sky. Northern Arizona is coming off a 67-72 loss by Idaho State. The Lumberjacks are 3-7 against the spread, and 8-2 in over/under, while having a 6-1 home record.
Offensively, Northern Arizona is averaging 81.8 points per game, which is 60th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.4 points per game (188th). The Lumberjacks shoot with 47.7% from the field (68th), and with 34% from beyond the arc (176th). The Lumberjacks shoot with 64.1% from the free-throw line (341st), and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game (28th).
Trenton McLaughin leads Northern Arizona in scoring with an average of 22.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and a team-high 3.8 assists, while Carson Towt adds 14.9 points and a team-high 12.1 rebounds.
Weber State Wildcats Preview
The Weber State Wildcats have a 6-9 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the Big Sky. Weber State is coming off a 72-89 loss in Northern Colorado. The Wildcats are 3-8-1 against the spread, and 7-5 in over/under, while having a 1-6 road record.
Offensively, Weber State is averaging 76.3 points per game, which ranks 161st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.7 points per game (169th). The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field (141st), and with 35.4% from beyond the arc (114th). The Wildcats shoot with 69.4% from the free-throw line (247th), and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game (143rd).
Blaise Threatt leads Weber State in scoring with an average of 17 points, 5.1 rebounds and a team-high 3.8 assists, while Miguel Tomley adds 11.5 points.
Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win
- Northern Arizona has won six of its last seven home games.
- Weber State has lost each of its last three games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Northern Arizona’s last five games.
Why the Weber State Wildcats will win
- Weber State has won each of its last nine games against Northern Arizona.
- Northern Arizona has lost each of its last four games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Northern Arizona has lost the first half in each of its last six day games against the Big Sky Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Northern Arizona’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Findlay Toyota Court have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Each of Weber State’s last five day games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Arizona ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.71).
- Northern Arizona ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.8).
Weber State Wildcats vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Prediction
Weber State has nine consecutive wins against Northern Arizona, and are 8-1 against the spread. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Weber State won 85-58 at home, covering the spread as the game went under the total. In this Weber State Wildcats vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Prediction, Northern Arizona is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Northern Arizona is better offensively, scoring 5.5 points more than Weber State, while Weber State is better defensively, allowing 0.7 points less. The Lumberjacks are winning by an average of 10.4 points this season, while the Wildcats are winning by an average of 5.6 points. Weber State is struggling lately, as they have three consecutive losses and are playing their third straight game on the road, while Northern Arizona have been almost perfect at home. Take the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and lay the points at home.