The Utah Valley Wolverines (1-3) square off against the Hartford Hawks (1-3) in the MGM Resorts Main Event Middleweight at T-Mobile Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Hartford Hawks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Prediction
Hartford will be hoping for similar success after beating the Quinnipiac Bobcats in their last outing, 68-54. The Hawks had a great free throw rate of 0.260 (above their season average of 0.212) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.550 (above their season average of 0.482). Hartford was led by George Blagojevic, who recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Wolverines’ last game, they got blown out by the Utah State Aggies, 65-46. Utah State won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 29) and total rebounds (50 vs. 37). Utah Valley’s Conner Toolson put up 11 points in the contest.
The prolific offense of Utah Valley will face off against the mid-tier defense of Hartford. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Wolverines rank 74th in offensive efficiency, while the Hawks are 216th in defensive efficiency. The Wolverines should have the advantage on that end of the court. Additionally, the Hawks rank 276th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.211), while the Wolverines rank 43rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.195).
Hartford Hawks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah Valley ranks 59th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Hartford ranks 279th (33.0).
The Wolverines rank 33rd in assists per game (15.9) while the Hawks rank 187th (13.1).
Hartford ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Utah Valley ranks 233rd (20.3).
The Hawks rank 146th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while the Wolverines rank 260th (7.4).
Utah Valley averages 4.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 75th in the nation. Hartford ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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