Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Utah Valley when they take on the Idaho State Bengals on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs Idaho State Bengals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Utah Valley Wolverines will look to cover the spread vs the Idaho State Bengals on Saturday, as the Wolverines are 2-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bengals are 3-1 ATS. Utah Valley is 3-1 against the total, while Idaho State is 2-2 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 276-ranked Idaho State Bengals and the No. 274-rated Utah Valley Wolverines in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Idaho State has the nation's No. 113-rated offensive output, at 76 PPG. The visiting Utah Valley Wolverines defense ranks No. 191 allowing on average 74.22 PPG. The Bengals FG% has averaged 40.96% so far, less than the Idaho State Wolverines marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.26% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Weber State was victimized for 22 points and 22 rebounds by Konner Frey as the Wolverines bested the Wildcats 84-81 in college basketball action on Wednesday.
The Bengals got 21 points from Ethan Telfair as Idaho State ran past Portland 66-65 on Tuesday at Earle A. Chiles Center.
- Utah Valley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Utah Valley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Idaho State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Idaho State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Utah Valley at Texas-San Antonio, Saturday, December 19th
Idaho State at North Dakota State, Monday, December 21st
