North Dakota State Bison vs Utah Valley Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
Betting on today’s Bison and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Utah Valley is favored by -6.5 against North Dakota State in a non-conference matchup.
NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines -6.5
This game will be played at Pete Hanna Center at 3:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wolverines.
- Not only will Utah Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will North Dakota State Make it Happen on the Road?
North Dakota State picked up a 73-61 road win over West Georgia on Wednesday, November 27th. The Bison, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread, while the game’s total points (134) fell just short of the 138-point O/U line.
Leading 33-32 at halftime, North Dakota State’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding West Georgia to 29 points while scoring 40 of their own.
North Dakota State’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field and hitting 15 threes at a 40.5% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 60%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 attempts (87.5%).
Noah Feddersen was a key contributor, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Masen Miller also connected on 5 threes, scoring 15 points, while Shelton Williams-Dryden led the team with 19 points and 8 rebounds.
North Dakota State’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 3 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.
Inside the arc, the opposition shot 45%, making 22 of 48 two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they went 11/16, shooting 68%. The Bison also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Taking a Look at the Wolverines Chances at Home
Utah Valley dropped to 0-3 on the season with an 84-76 road loss to Samford on Wednesday. Entering the game as +6 point underdogs, the Wolverines not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 160, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.
Utah Valley led 43-38 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 46. Defensive lapses and offensive inefficiency contributed to their inability to close out the game.
Utah Valley put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.8% of their threes.
Jaden Brownell led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Dominick Nelson added 21 points, and Rylan Jones chipped in 18, hitting 4 of 6 threes. Trevan Leonhardt was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, and added 7 assists.
Utah Valley’s defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made baskets on 71 attempts.
Inside the arc, Utah Valley gave up 24 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% success rate. The opposing team also went 6/10 from the free-throw line.