North Dakota vs Utah Valley Prediction 11-14-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Dakota vs Utah Valley prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 14th at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Preview

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 1-1 this year after they defeated Dickinson State by a score of 85-54 in their last game. North Dakota led 44-25 at halftime and they added 41 points in the second half for the big win. The Fighting Hawks shot 45.5% from the field, 30.4% on three-pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. Treysen Eaglestaff led North Dakota with 17 points and four assists in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Fighting Hawks lost to Colorado State by a score of 82-56 in their season opener. North Dakota has scored 70.5 points per game and they have allowed 68 points per game, while also averaging 41 rebounds per game and 8.5 assists per game this season. Treysen Eaglestaff is averaging 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while North Dakota is shooting 41.2% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 30.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Preview

The Utah Valley Wolverines are 2-0 this season after they defeated UTEP by a score of 89-60 in their last game. Utah Valley led 43-28 at halftime and they scored 46 points in the second half in the 29-point win. The Wolverines shot 52.1% from the field, 52.6% on three-pointers, and 70.7% on free throws in the game. Dominick Nelson led Utah Valley with 21 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Wolverines defeated W Colorado by a score of 92-57 in their first game. Utah Valley has scored 90.5 points per game and they have allowed 58.5 points per game, while also averaging 43.5 rebounds per game and 23.5 assists per game this season. Dominick Nelson is averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Utah Valley is shooting 56.9% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 44.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Utah Valley will cover

• Utah Valley has won each of its last four road games.
• North Dakota has lost four of its last five-day games against the Western Athletic Conference.
• Utah Valley has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

North Dakota vs Utah Valley Prediction 

Utah Valley comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win to start the season, and they have looked very good on both ends of the floor through two games. North Dakota lost by 26 points to Colorado State in their opener, but they won their second game easily against a non-D-1 team. It is tough to tell how each team looks this year with them only playing one game against a D-1 team, but I will side with Utah Valley on the road.