UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES @ WEBER STATE WILDCATS

Davis gives Utah Valley an early scoring focal point

Isaac Davis scored 22 points in Utah Valley's 84-63 season-opening win over Western Colorado; the Wolverines now face Weber State for the first time this season.

Weber State needs a sharper response

Weber State lost 102-61 at Oregon State and shot 30% from the field; its shooting must improve to make the home opener competitive.

A thin returning core faces an early test

Weber State enters the season with 12 new players and two returners, while Alvin Jackson III is out for the season with an ACL injury. The roster turnover is a notable challenge for the Wildcats.

Recent rivalry results favor the visitors

Utah Valley leads the all-time series 9-8 and has won the last three meetings, while Weber State holds a 7-2 edge at the Dee Events Center.

Different season-long scoring profiles

Last season, Utah Valley averaged 80.1 points per game and went 6-7 on the road, while Weber State went 11-5 at home and allowed 77.3 points per game; both teams have played one game so far.

Pick Ideas

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Utah Valley moneyline lean, price-sensitive

Lean Utah Valley to win, but compare the price before betting because no odds were posted in the sources checked.

Conditional Weber State team-total under

If Weber State's team total is 70 or higher, consider the under; avoid it at a substantially lower number given the small sample.