<p>Looking to win big? The Lancers and Wolverines face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wolverines are hosting the game at UCCU Center in Orem, UT. The odds for this Western Athletic conference game currently have Utah Valley as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at UCCU Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Utah Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lancers Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>The Lancers improved to 8-7 on the season with a 61-59 win over Seattle on Saturday. Despite being favored by 4 points, they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-27 at halftime, California Baptist tightened up defensively, allowing just 29 points in the second half while scoring 34 to secure the win at home.</p><p>California Baptist struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 15 threes (6.7%) in their last game. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.6%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Lancers connected on 58.5% of their two-point attempts, and they shot 71.4% from the free-throw line. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while AJ Braun added 16 points and 12 boards.</p><p>Even though California Baptist allowed 59 points, they gave up a 44% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 56 shots. The Lancers struggled to contain two-point attempts, as the other team connected on 24 of 41 shots, good for 58%.</p> <p>However, California Baptist excelled at defending the three-point line, holding the other team to just 1 of 15 shooting from beyond the arc, a mere 6%. From the free-throw line, the opposing team made 10 of 14 attempts, shooting 71%. The Lancers also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Utah Valley Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Utah Valley improved to 8-6 on the season with a 72-64 win over Grand Canyon on Thursday. The Wolverines were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset at home, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 35-25 at halftime. While Grand Canyon outscored them 39-37 in the second half, the Wolverines held on for the win. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah Valley managed to put up 72 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 19 attempts, and were 38.6% on two-point shots. The Wolverines were solid from the free-throw line, making 74.1% of their attempts, going 20 for 27.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a strength for Utah Valley, as they grabbed 17 boards on the offensive end. Tyon Grant-Foster led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Dominick Nelson added 21 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 50% of his three-point attempts. Tanner Toolson also contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 54.5% overall.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 38% from two-point range (17/44). From beyond the arc, they limited the damage to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate.</p> <p>Despite sending their opponent to the line 27 times, the Wolverines saw them convert 20 free throws, a 74% clip. Utah Valley also gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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