The Utah Valley Wolverines (11-6, 0-2 WAC) will try to continue their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Seattle Redhawks (12-5, 0-2 WAC) at UCCU Events Center. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Seattle Redhawks at Utah Valley Wolverines ATS Prediction
In the Redhawks’ last outing, they were topped by the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 71-57. Grand Canyon’s 29.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Seattle, who had a rate of 17.9. The Antelopes’ mark was below their season average of 30.1, while the Redhawks’ was below their season average of 29.5. Matej Kavas was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The Wolverines lost a close one to the Bakersfield Roadrunners in their last game, 73-71. Bakersfield’s 11.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Utah Valley, who had a mark of 25.2. The Roadrunners’ mark was better than their season average of 16.9, while the Wolverines’ was above their season average of 16.7. Utah Valley’s Conner Toolson contributed 13 points in the game.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Wolverines won the most recent contest 73-47. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 16.7) and had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.157).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sharp-shooting Utah Valley offense ranks 54th in the nation in that metric at 0.549, while the top-notch Seattle defense is ranked 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Redhawks. They rank 48th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the Wolverines force the 30th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Seattle ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while Utah Valley ranks 147th (13.8).
The Redhawks rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Wolverines rank 118th (6.8).
Utah Valley ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Seattle ranks 80th (3.2).
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The Redhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 10.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
