Utah Tech Trailblazers vs California Baptist Lancers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

The Trailblazers and Lancers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and the Lancers are favored to win at home vs. the Trailblazers.

UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: California Baptist Lancers -8.5

This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-66 in favor of the Lancers.
• Not only will California Baptist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can Utah Tech Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

In today’s matchup against California Baptist, the Utah Tech team comes in with an overall record of 4-3. In the previous ten games away from home, Utah Tech has a record of 4-6, which also includes last year. Prior to today’s game, Utah Tech holds a 4-2 ATS record. In their previous five games, the team’s performance vs. the spread is 2-2.

Utah Tech comes in with an over/under record of 2-4-0 through seven games, with their games averaging a combined 142 points per game so far. The Trailblazers have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 133 points per game.

The Utah Tech offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus Utah Valley. During the game, they attempted 17 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 44.4%. Leading the team in scoring is Tanner Christensen, who is averaging 13.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Beon Riley also maintains a PPG average of 11.4 heading into game.

So far, the Trailblazers’ defense is ranked 162nd in the country at 73.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Utah Tech’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.

Will California Baptist Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

After playing seven games, California Baptist has a record of 6-1. In their previous ten home games, California Baptist has a record of 9-1, which includes games from last year. Currently sitting at 2-3 against the spread, California Baptist has a sub-.500 ATS record. In home games this season, they are 1-3 vs. the spread, while in their previous ten home games, they have gone 4-3 ATS.

California Baptist’s games have, on average, featured 137 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 138.1 points so far. The Lancers’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 136 points per game.

California Baptist finished with 91 points in their game against Southern Utah. This total surpasses their season-average of 72.9 points per game. In terms of offense, the Lancers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 299th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 137th in percentage and 168th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the California Baptist defense is giving up an average of 62.0 points per contest. California Baptist’s three-point defense is currently 10th in the country at 3.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.2% of their shots vs. California Baptist.