The CSUN Matadors (9-12, 3-2 BigWst) will be at Titan Gym to go head-to-head against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (8-12, 4-2 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
CSUN Matadors vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Titans defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 80-63, while the Matadors beat the Long Beach State 49ers 86-71.
CSUN played a flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 29.7) and a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Long Beach State recorded marks of 23.3 and 19.6, respectively. The Titans, meanwhile, knocked down 26 of their 35 free throws (74.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.3 (above their season average of 23.3). Jackson Rowe played a key role for Cal State Fullerton with 15 points and nine rebounds. Jared Pearre, meanwhile played well for CSUN, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Titans dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Cal State Fullerton won 102-76. Cal State Fullerton out-rebounded CSUN. The Titans had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. six), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 17) and total rebounds (47 vs. 23). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Cal State Fullerton could have a tough time creating turnovers. CSUN ranks 135th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Cal State Fullerton forces the 54th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent).
CSUN Matadors at Cal State Fullerton Titans ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cal State Fullerton, ATS Winner – Cal State Fullerton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- CSUN ranks 26th in assists per game (16.5) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 167th (12.7).
- The Matadors rank 250th in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while the Titans rank 265th (18.2).
- Cal State Fullerton averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 139th in the nation. CSUN ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Titans rank 108th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Matadors rank 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
- CSUN ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.6) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 113th (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Matadors have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, CSUN has lost by an average of 3.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (matching their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
