Utah Valley Wolverines vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
Planning on watching today’s Wolverines and Cardinal game? Catch the action at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA, as the Cardinal hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Stanford being favored by -12 over Utah Valley.
UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines +12
This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cardinal.
- Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Utah Valley at +12.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Are the Wolverines Ready for a Road Win?
Utah Valley dropped to 6-2 on the season after a 83-63 home loss to North Dakota State on Thursday. The Wolverines were favored by 6 points heading into the game but couldn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 36-24 at halftime, Utah Valley allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The total points for the game ended at 146, surpassing the over/under line of 141.5.
Utah Valley’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 23.8% of their threes (5/21). Overall, they shot 45.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 58.3% of their two-point attempts (21/36).
Jacksen Moni was a standout performer, scoring 32 points on 11/15 shooting, including 6/8 from three. Tajavis Miller also had a perfect shooting night, going 5/5 from the field and 3/3 from deep, finishing with 15 points.
Utah Valley’s defense struggled, giving up 83 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 58% of their two-point attempts, going 21/36.
From beyond the arc, Utah Valley held the other team to 23% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 for 64%. Utah Valley gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Do the Cardinal Stand a Chance at Home?
Stanford’s season record dropped to 6-2 after a surprising 97-90 home loss to Cal Poly on Saturday. The Cardinal went into the game as heavy favorites, listed at -15.5, but failed to cover the spread.
Stanford led 43-34 at halftime, but their defense faltered in the second half, allowing 63 points. While they scored 47 points after the break, it wasn’t enough to keep pace. The total points for the game reached 187, exceeding the over/under line of 155.
Stanford put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.8% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 30.3% (10/33). At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.8% of their attempts (18/22), and they grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, dishing out 18 assists as a team.
Owen Koonce led the way with 30 points, shooting 75% overall and 60% from deep (3/5), adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Isaac Jessup also contributed 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes (62.5%) and adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Maxime Raynaud chipped in 21 points as well, shooting 57.1% from the field and 40% from three (2/5).
Stanford’s defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Stanford’s opponent hit 10 of 33 three-point attempts, shooting 30%. They also made 18 of 22 free throws, an 81% rate. Stanford gave up 10 offensive rebounds.