Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Weber State vs Utah Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in St. George.
Weber State vs Utah Tech Prediction
The Wildcats and Trailblazers are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Trailblazers will host the game at Burns Arena in St. George, UT. In this non-conference matchup, Weber State is favored by -2.5 against Utah Tech. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.
Weber State vs. Utah Tech Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Weber State Wildcats at Utah Tech Trailblazers
- Where: St. George at Burns Arena
- Date: Friday, December 13th
- Betting Odds WEBST -2.5, WEBST -154 | DXST +123 O/U 142.5
Wildcats Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Wildcats?
Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Weber State's season record fell to 2-6 after an 80-75 road loss to North Dakota on Saturday, December 7th. The Wildcats, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Weber State trailed 36-31 at halftime and matched North Dakota's 44 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Weber State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 63.6% of their two-point attempts and hit 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20 from three-point range.
The Wildcats were solid at the free-throw line, making 12 of 14 attempts for an 85.7% success rate. Blaise Threatt led the way with 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Mier Panoam added 22 points and 6 rebounds. Vasilije Vucinic was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 14 points and 6 boards.
Wildcats Team Defense
Weber State's defense gave up 80 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 53% of their two-point attempts, going 24/45.
From three-point range, Weber State held their opponent to just 4/19 shooting, or 21%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 for 69%. Weber State also allowed 19 offensive rebounds.
Trailblazers Preview: Will Utah Tech Find a Way to Win at Home?
Utah Tech's season struggles continued with a 92-62 road loss to Utah State on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-9. Entering the game as +24.5 point underdogs, the Trailblazers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.
After trailing 42-28 at halftime, Utah Tech allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 34. The Trailblazers will need to regroup as they look to turn their season around.
Trailblazers Offense Breakdown
Utah Tech's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 62 points with a 41% shooting performance from the field. They hit only 25.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 31 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.5%. The Trailblazers also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 11 attempts for a 36.4% success rate.
Dexter Akanno led the way with 16 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range. Justin Bieker added 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Drake Allen contributed 12 points and a team-high 7 assists.
Trailblazers Team Defense
Utah Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 36 shots.
From beyond the arc, Utah Tech held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they connected on 8 of 29 three-point tries. At the free-throw line, Utah Tech's opponent went 20/26, shooting 76%. Utah Tech also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.
Wildcats vs Trailblazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Weber State has an ATS record of 3-6-1 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Although Utah Tech has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-5-1. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trailblazers have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
- The last five games that Weber State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-3-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
Weber State vs Utah Tech Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Weber State -2.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.