Pacific Tigers at UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Prediction 12/28/19

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The Pacific Tigers (12-3) and the UC Irvine Anteaters (7-7) clash at Bren Events Center. The Tigers will try to prolong their seven-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Pacific Tigers at UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Anteaters lost to the UIC Flames, 76-67, while the Tigers beat the Idaho State Bengals, 77-66.

The Tigers had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 36.3) and had a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 17.4). UC Irvine, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 22.6). Eyassu Worku had a solid performance for UC Irvine, recording 19 points. Jahlil Tripp was a key piece for Pacific with 21 points and 13 rebounds.

The Tigers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 84-75. One of Pacific’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 43 trips to the line, while UC Irvine went just 23 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Anteaters currently rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), while Pacific ranks second in defensive rebounding percentage (81.3 percent).

Pacific at UC Irvine Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UC Irvine ranks 24th in rebounds per game (41.1) while Pacific ranks 119th (36.5).
  • The Tigers are 11th in the nation with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while the Anteaters are 47th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • UC Irvine ranks 225th in three pointers attempted per game (18.2) while Pacific ranks 251st (16.5).
  • The Anteaters rank 36th in assists per game (15.8) while the Tigers rank 131st (12.7).
  • Pacific ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UC Irvine ranks 80th (6.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, down from 11.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average).