UC Riverside Highlanders at UC Davis Aggies Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The UC Davis Aggies (11-18, 7-8 BigWst) welcome the UC Riverside Highlanders (9-22, 3-12 BigWst) to The Pavilion as the regular season comes to an end. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

UC Riverside Highlanders at UC Davis Aggies ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Aggies fell to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 76-69, while the Highlanders were defeated by the Long Beach State 49ers, 70-57.

UC Riverside held Long Beach State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 29.8) while UC Davis forced Hawaii into a turnover percentage of 18.8 (above their season average of 15.3). TJ Shorts II played well for UC Davis with 26 points. Menno Dijkstra, meanwhile played well for UC Riverside, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Shorts II led the Aggies to an 84-71 victory. He scored a game-high 23 points. Making free throws was one of UC Davis’ biggest advantages. They were 23-23 (100.0 percent), while the Highlanders were just 13-21 (61.9 percent).

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. UC Davis ranks 270th in possessions per game (67.3) and UC Riverside is 347th (64.1). Also, the Highlanders rank 269th in turnover percentage (20.0 percent), while the Aggies rank 46th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.6 percent).

UC Riverside Highlanders at UC Davis Aggies Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UC Davis, ATS Winner – UC Davis, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UC Riverside ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while UC Davis ranks 138th (34.7).
  • The Highlanders allow the 33rd-fewest three pointers per game (19.4) while the Aggies rank 53rd (20.0).
  • The Highlanders rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Aggies rank 127th (6.4).
  • UC Riverside ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while UC Davis ranks 76th (3.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
  • The Highlanders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 3.5 for the season.