Utah Tech vs CSU Northridge Matadors Predictions December 11, 2023
On Monday night, the Utah Tech Trailblazers (5-4, 2-0 WAC) travel to the Premier America Credit Union Arena to face the Cal State Northridge Matadors (6-3, 0-0 Big West).
Game outlook
On Monday night, the Utah Tech Trailblazers (5-4, 2-0 WAC) travel to the Premier America Credit Union Arena to face the Cal State Northridge Matadors (6-3, 0-0 Big West). This is the third consecutive road game for the Trailblazers, who are looking for a victory following a 63-62 loss to Idaho as 7.5-point favorites. The Matadors are coming off a 92-54 win over Bethesda and have a 1-1 record against the Trailblazers. The betting line opened at -1 in favour of CSU Northridge and is currently at -3.5 for the Matadors. Game time is 10 PM. ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: +140 | Matadors -170
Spread: +3.5 (-110) | Matadors -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that CSU Northridge will win straight-up is 63%.
Utah Tech
Utah Tech has a power ranking of 224, with 5 wins and 4 losses overall (5-3 ATS). Tanner Christensen led the Trailblazers with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Aric Demings had 16 points and 4 assists, and Beon Riley added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Utah Tech is averaging 67.9 points on offense (ranked #286) and giving up 71.9 points on defense (ranked #190). They have a field goal percentage of 46.8%, three-pointer percentage of 36.4%, and free throw percentage of 68.33%. On defense, they have a field goal percentage of 41.49%, three-pointer percentage of 33.01%, and free throw percentage of 68.45%. They are averaging 35 rebounds, 12.56 offensive assists, 15.33 turnovers, and 12.22 defensive assists per game. In their last game, the Trailblazers lost to the Vandals, ending their three-game winning streak, but will look to bounce back with a road win against the Matadors.