The UC Riverside Highlanders (3-2) will be at home in the Student Recreation Center when they challenge the Denver Pioneers (2-2). Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Denver Pioneers at UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Highlanders won big over the Redlands Bulldogs 76-44, while the Pioneers defeated the Western Colorado Mountaineers 72-55.
Denver played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 15.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.0 (above their season average of 16.7). Western Colorado had marks of 21.8 and 12.2, respectively, for those same stats. UC Riverside, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.176 (below their season average of 0.202) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.657 (above their season average of 0.438). For those same stats, Redlands was 0.030 and 0.318, respectively. UC Riverside’s Callum McRae had a good game, contributing 14 points and 10 rebounds. Denver, meanwhile, received a boost from Jase Townsend, who contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds.
It could be a difficult game for UC Riverside on the offensive glass. Since last season, the Highlanders rank 214th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 percent), while Denver ranks 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Denver vs. UC Riverside ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Riverside ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Denver ranks 301st (25.8).
- The Pioneers rank 207th in blocks per game (2.7) while the Highlanders rank 276th (1.9).
- UC Riverside ranks 258th in steals per game (5.1) while Denver ranks 271st (4.8).
- The Highlanders rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Pioneers rank 93rd (33.6).
- UC Riverside ranks 159th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Denver ranks 234th (14.3).
