Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Weber State Wildcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northern Arizona vs Weber State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Ogden.

Northern Arizona vs Weber State Prediction

The Lumberjacks and Wildcats are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats will host the game at Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT. The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Weber State being favored by -1 at home against Northern Arizona.

Northern Arizona vs. Weber State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Weber State Wildcats
Where: Ogden at Dee Events Center
Date: Monday, February 3rd
Betting Odds WEBST -1, NARZ -111 | WEBST -110 O/U 142.5

Lumberjacks Preview: Can Northern Arizona Grab a Win on the Road?

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games

The Lumberjacks dropped to 9-9 on the season after an 87-69 road loss to Northern Colorado on Saturday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, Northern Arizona not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Northern Arizona fell behind early, trailing 46-25 at halftime. While they scored 44 points in the second half, they allowed 41, making it difficult to mount a comeback. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the over/under line of 152.5.

Lumberjacks Offense Breakdown

Northern Arizona struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 16 threes for a 12.5% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 50% of their two-point attempts.

Langston Reynolds led the Lumberjacks with 23 points, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from three. He also contributed 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The team had just 6 assists overall, but grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and made 17 of 24 free throws, shooting 70.8% from the line.

Lumberjacks Team Defense

Northern Arizona's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals, including 15 from two-point range, where the opponent shot 57%.

From beyond the arc, Northern Arizona's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as the other team hit 14 threes on 46% shooting. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate.

Wildcats Preview: Will the Wildcats Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats fell to 5-15 on the season after a 72-49 home loss to Eastern Washington on Saturday. Weber State, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 141.5 over/under line.

Weber State trailed 27-24 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 45.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Weber State struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 49 points on 27.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.7%, with two-point shooting at a mere 24.3% (9/37) and three-point shooting at 33.3% (6/18). They also hit only 59.1% of their free throws, connecting on 13 of 22 attempts.

Andrew Cook led the way with 27 points, shooting 56.2% overall, though he missed all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. Blaise Threatt contributed 17 points, hitting 50% of his threes (1/2), while Emmett Marquardt grabbed 10 rebounds and shot 60% from the field, including 50% from deep (1/2).

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite giving up 72 points, Weber State's defense held their opponent to just 27% shooting from the field, with only 15 made field goals on 55 attempts. The Wildcats were particularly effective inside, where they limited their opponent to 24% shooting on two-point attempts, with just 9 makes on 37 tries.

From beyond the arc, Weber State's defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 59%. The Wildcats gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lumberjacks vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Northern Arizona has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Weber State has an ATS record of 3-6-1 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lumberjacks have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Weber State has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.