The Cal State Fullerton Titans (13-13, 9-3 BigWst) will be at the Thunderdome to take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (18-8, 7-5 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Cal State Fullerton Titans at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Gauchos dismantled the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 79-61, while the Titans defeated the UC Davis Aggies 62-58.
Cal State Fullerton dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 25.1) and a free throw rate of 0.182 (below their season average of 0.261). UC Davis recorded marks of 13.9 and 0.151, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara dominated every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.268) and a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 14.4). For those same stats, Hawaii recorded marks of 0.094 and 21.8, respectively. Amadou Sow was a key piece for UC Santa Barbara with 18 points and eight rebounds. Jackson Rowe, meanwhile had a good outing for Cal State Fullerton, recording 13 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Rowe led the Titans to an 81-60 victory. He registered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Cal State Fullerton’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over UC Santa Barbara. The Titans had a rate of 0.586 while the Gauchos posted a mark of 0.400.
UC Santa Barbara could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. UC Santa Barbara ranks 56th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Cal State Fullerton forces the 72nd-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent).
Cal State Fullerton Titans at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – UC Santa Barbara, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 185th (35.5).
- The Gauchos rank 258th in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while the Titans rank 275th (17.6).
- UC Santa Barbara averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 115th in the country. Cal State Fullerton ranks 125th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Gauchos are third in the NCAA with 4.1 steals allowed per game while the Titans are 52nd with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
- Cal State Fullerton is 16th in the nation with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while UC Santa Barbara is 51st with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Titans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 2.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gauchos have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
