The Fresno State Bulldogs (9-2) challenge the Utah Valley Wolverines (10-4) at the Save Mart Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Wolverines’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Westminster (UT) Griffins, 96-71. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 13.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 20.3). With 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Jake Toolson was the top scorer from either team.
The Bulldogs won big over the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in their last game, 91-63. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.344 vs. 0.169) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 19.3). Braxton Huggins was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
Deshon Taylor and Huggins have played at a high level over the last five games for Fresno State. Taylor has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Huggins has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The prolific offense of Fresno State will square off against the mid-tier defense of Utah Valley. The Bulldogs currently rank 46th in offensive efficiency, while the Wolverines are 209th in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Utah Valley vs. Fresno State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Fresno State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State ranks 34th in assists per game (16.5) while Utah Valley ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
The Bulldogs rank 44th in steals per game (7.9) while the Wolverines rank 121st (5.9).
Fresno State averages 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. Utah Valley ranks 127th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
The Wolverines rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bulldogs rank 79th (3.4).
Utah Valley ranks 101st in rebounds per game (37.3) while Fresno State ranks 104th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Wolverines have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Utah Valley has defeated opponents by an average of 5.6 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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