The UC Riverside Highlanders will hit the floor running against the away Utah Valley Wolverines Wednesday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs UC Riverside Highlanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Riverside Highlanders sit at 2-8 (1-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Utah Valley Wolverines are currently 6-6 (1-0 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? UC Riverside is 3-5 OU, and Utah Valley is 1-0 OU.
This game puts the UC Riverside Highlanders, most recently No. 314 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Utah Valley Wolverines, who rate No. 309 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Utah Valley is ranked No. 81 in NCAA basketball at 38.92 per game. Contrast that with UC Riverside's No. 205 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UC Riverside is the No. 219-ranked team in the country at 6.1 per game, while Utah Valley rates No. 45 at 9.17 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Wolverines and Orediggers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Montana Tech was handed a 72-47 defeat on Friday at UCCU Center.
UC Riverside suffered a 73-55 loss against Denver on Thursday, getting 15 points from Secean Johnson in a losing effort at Magness Arena.
- Utah Valley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Utah Valley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- UC Riverside is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- UC Riverside is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- UC Riverside is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Utah Valley at UC Davis, Saturday, December 31st
UC Riverside at Grand Canyon, Saturday, December 31st
