Utah Valley vs Idaho State Picks and Prediction – 12/19/2024

On Wednesday, the Utah Valley Wolverines (5-6) face off against the Idaho State Bengals (5-5) at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello, Idaho. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Idaho State comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a dominant 97-43 victory against Walla Walla, Jaedyn Brown led the charge for the Bengals by racking up 20 points. This season, Dylan Darling has emerged as the top scorer for Idaho State, maintaining an average of 13.3 points per game. Right behind him is Jake O’Neil, who contributes an average of 12.2 points per game. O'Neil also excels in rebounding, leading the team with an impressive average of 9.9 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Dylan Darling is the playmaker for the Bengals, topping the team in assists with an average of 5.7 assists each game. Recently, Idaho State has been on a scoring tear, averaging 83 points over their past five matchups. With these performances, the Bengals are eager to keep their winning streak alive and continue their success at home. On average, they score 75.8 points per contest throughout the season.

Utah Valley enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a closely contested match against Jacksonville State during the WAC/CUSA Challenge, Utah Valley suffered a narrow defeat with a score of 70-66. Despite the loss, Dominick Nelson shone for the Wolverines by contributing 20 points. Nelson has been a standout player this season, leading the team with an average of 14.1 points per game. Following him in scoring is Carter Welling, who averages 11.7 points. Welling also takes the top spot in rebounding for Utah Valley, grabbing an average of 6.3 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Trevan Leonhardt has been a key playmaker for the Wolverines, leading the team by averaging 4.5 assists each game. Defensively, Utah Valley has been struggling somewhat, allowing opponents to score an average of 73 points over their past five games. As they prepare for their next matchup in Pocatello, the team is eager to break their current losing streak. Overall, the Wolverines maintain an offensive average of 74.1 points per game this season.

Idaho State has emerged victorious in their first four home games of the season and are aiming to extend this winning streak to a fifth consecutive victory. They will face Utah Valley in Pocatello, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling matchup. Meanwhile, the Wolverines have struggled with their performance away from home, losing five of their last six road games. Idaho State is poised to capitalize on this challenge faced by Utah Valley as they seek to maintain their strong home record. Look for the road team to finally break through and win their second road game of the year. Final Score Prediction, Utah Valley Wolverines win 70-69.