Utah Valley Wolverines will take on Weber State Wildcats at the Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT. This non-conference game between Big West's Utah Valley and Big Sky's Weber State will be available on ESPN+. The game will start on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET.
The Wolverines are heading into this game with a 1-0 record after defeating Western Colorado Mountaineers by 21 points. Key players include Isaac Davis, who scored 22 points, and Dominick Nelson, who added 16 points. Utah Valley is favored in this matchup with a spread of -7.5.
Weber State Wildcats are looking to recover after a heavy loss to Oregon State Beavers. Gavin Lowe and ArDarius Grayson led the team with 15 and 12 points, respectively. As the underdogs with a spread of +7.5, the Wildcats aim to improve their performance at home.
Weber State vs Utah Valley At a Glance
- Matchup: Utah Valley Wolverines vs Weber State Wildcats
- Venue: Dee Events Center, Ogden UT
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Utah Valley Record: 1-0 this season
- Weber State Record: 0-1 this season
Weber State Wildcats: Analyzing the Season Opener Performance
Offensive Struggles
The Weber State Wildcats averaged 61 points per game in their season opener. This places them at the bottom in the national rankings. Despite attempting 80 field goals per game, their field goal percentage stands at 30%, which is among the lowest.
The Wildcats are attempting 35 three-pointers per game, yet converting only 17.1% of them. This indicates room for improvement in shooting efficiency. Free throw shooting also presents challenges, with the team making 58.3% of their attempts.
Defensive Efforts
On defense, Weber State averages nine steals per game. However, they have been effective with blocking, averaging one block per game. Their fouls per game are high, with 24, which could be problematic.
The Wildcats managed to keep their turnovers low at nine per game. This is a positive aspect of their defense. Maintaining this trend could help improve their performance.
Key Players
Gavin Lowe led the Wildcats with 15 points in their recent game against Oregon State. His field goal percentage was 50%, which is notable. ArDarius Grayson also contributed with 12 points and led in rebounds with seven.
Augustine Ekwe added eight points and five rebounds. Aaron Powell scored eight points as well, but his shooting percentage was below 30%. Brock Felder was efficient, scoring six points on 66.7% shooting.
Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 0-1 (0.0%)
- SU Last 5: 0-1 (0.0%)
- SU Last 10: 0-1 (0.0%)
- SU All Games: 0-1 (0.0%)
- SU as Underdog: 0-1 (0.0%)
- ATS Last 3: 0-1 (0.0%)
- ATS Last 5: 0-1 (0.0%)
- ATS Last 10: 0-1 (0.0%)
- ATS All Games: 0-1 (0.0%)
- ATS as Underdog: 0-1 (0.0%)
- O/U Last 3: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U Last 5: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U Last 10: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U All Games: 1-0 (100.0%)
Utah Valley Wolverines: A Look at Their Upcoming Game Performance
Offensive Performance
Utah Valley Wolverines put up 84 points per game, ranking them 152nd in the league. Their fast pace is evident with 81.9 possessions each game, placing them 29th. They attempt 66 field goals per game, landing them in the 104th spot.
The team shoots at a 48.5% rate from the field. Their 3-point shooting is strong, hitting 40%, which ranks 73rd. They rely heavily on 2-point shots, attempting 51 per game.
Defensive Challenges
Defensively, the Wolverines average 24 steals per game, putting them at 470th. They also struggle with blocks, with just 7 per game, ranking 423rd. Turnovers are another area of concern, as they commit 20 per game.
Fouls are frequent for the team, with 19 per game. This ranks them 259th. They will need to work on reducing these numbers for better defensive outcomes.
Key Players
Isaac Davis stands out, scoring 22 points per game and shooting 75% from the field. Dominick Nelson adds to the offense with 16 points and 5 rebounds per game. Sherman Weatherspoon IV contributes with 8 points and 3 assists per game.
Braden Housley is another important player, offering 8 points and 4 assists per game. Tyler Weaver and Isaac Hawkins each score 8 points, helping round out the team’s depth.
Injury Concerns
Dominick Nelson is currently questionable due to an undisclosed injury. His status remains uncertain, which could impact the team’s performance. Monitoring his availability will be key.
Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 1-0 (100.0%)
- SU Last 5: 1-0 (100.0%)
- SU Last 10: 1-0 (100.0%)
- SU All Games: 1-0 (100.0%)
Weber State vs Utah Valley Prediction: Under 156.5
Utah Valley has shown it can score effectively with an average of 84 points per game. However, Weber State's scoring struggles are evident with only 61 points per game. This disparity suggests a lower combined total when these teams play.
Weber State's shooting performance has been below par, hitting only 30% of their shots. Their inability to convert opportunities consistently limits their scoring potential. This further supports a projection that the total score will remain under the set line.
In their last meeting, Utah Valley scored 90, while Weber State managed 74. That game exceeded the line, but current stats indicate a potential downturn in Weber State’s offense, affecting the total score this time. Expect Utah Valley to win, but the overall score to stay under 156.5.
Looking at Utah Valley's previous game against George Washington, the combined score was 157. Given Weber State's offensive issues, a similar high total seems unlikely. A final score around 78-65 in favor of Utah Valley seems more probable.
- Weber State vs Utah Valley Prediction: Under 156.5
- Weber State vs Utah Valley Score: Utah Valley 78 - Weber State 65
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