The Utah Valley Wolverines will look to continue their home-court success as they welcome the George Washington Revolutionaries for a first-round NIT matchup on Wednesday night.
The Wolverines have been unbeatable at home, and I’m taking them to continue that run tonight in my George Washington vs. Utah Valley predictions.
Read on to see more of my free college basketball picks for Wednesday, March 18.
George Washington vs Utah Valley prediction
Who will win George Washington vs Utah Valley
Utah Valley has been unstoppable at home this season, going a perfect 15-0 at the UCCU Center. Meanwhile, George Washington is just 3-7 on the road this year. For two teams that rate similarly in terms of talent and resume, home court advantage looks like a significant difference given those numbers. I’m taking Utah Valley to get the win.
George Washington vs Utah Valley best bet: Utah Valley moneyline (-130)
Utah Valley’s home success could be the difference tonight, but there are more reasons to back the Wolverines. They won seven in a row before losing in the WAC tournament, while George Washington has lost three of its last five.
The Revolutionaries have gone 0-5 this season in Quad 2 games, which is how this road game rates tonight. For Utah Valley, this is a Quad 3 contest at home, and the Wolverines have gone 10-2 against that level of competition. These teams might be evenly matched on a neutral court, but at home, Utah Valley should win.
COVERS INTEL: Utah Valley has played smothering defense at the UCCU Center down the stretch, allowing only 60.0 ppg in its last five home games.
George Washington vs Utah Valley same-game parlay
The Wolverines have allowed 68.5 ppg to opponents this season and are holding other teams to 41.5% shooting from the floor. They’ve been especially difficult to score on at home, and I see that defense showing up tonight to help hit the Under in my SGP. I’ll also take Jackson Holcombe (15.6 ppg) to hit the Over on his scoring prop, as he’s been the most consistent scorer for Utah Valley this year and has gone Over tonight’s number in two of his last three games.
George Washington vs Utah Valley SGP
- Utah Valley moneyline
- Under 154.5
- Jackson Holcombe Over 15.5 points
Our beyond the arc SGP: 'Lion-hardted'
While Holcombe is the leading scorer for the Wolverines, Trevan Leonhardt does a little bit of everything for Utah Valley. The junior guard has hit at least two shots from deep in five of his last six games, has snagged 7+ rebounds in five of his last seven contests, and picks up multiple steals on defense almost every night, averaging 2.2 per contest. I’m backing Leonhardt to hit his number in all three categories to help Utah Valley get the win tonight.
George Washington vs Utah Valley SGP
- Utah Valley -2
- Trevan Leonhardt Over 1.5 threes
- Trevan Leonhardt Over 2.5 steals
- Trevan Leonhardt Over 5.5 rebounds
George Washington vs Utah Valley odds
- Spread: George Washington +2 | Utah Valley -2
- Moneyline: George Washington +110 | Utah Valley -130
- Over/Under: Over 153.5 | Under 153.5
George Washington vs Utah Valley betting trend to know
Utah Valley has won 27 straight games at home. Find more college basketball betting trends for George Washington vs. Utah Valley.
How to watch George Washington vs Utah Valley
| Location | UCCU Center, Orem, UT |
| Date | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
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