Grand Canyon is clearly the more talented team, but Utah Valley has uncommon chemistry and a legit defense. In conference play, the Wolverines have allowed a league-low 40.1 percent shooting. They're comparable to Grand Canyon in rebounding margin. These teams split in the regular season, each winning at home. I wouldn't play this at less than 5 (there were 5.5s available for a little while). Utah Valley has won 10 straight and No. 11 would send it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time. Even if they don't make history, I like the Wolverines to claw and scratch and keep this tight.

These teams created some high-scoring games -- but not against each other. Their regular season clashes ended with 136 and 132 points. If the level of scoring changes in the WAC finals, with the loser bound for a lesser postseason tournament, it likely will dip. Three of the four games involving the Wolverines and the Antelopes in the WAC tourney have fallen well below this figure. Utah Valley engaged in games with 136 and 132 points, while Grand Canyon's semifinal win on Friday landed on 131. The low 140s appears a tad high.