A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the UC Irvine Anteaters (14-9, 6-1 BigWst) when they meet the UC Davis Aggies (9-14, 3-4 BigWst) at Bren Events Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
UC Davis Aggies vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Anteaters had no trouble getting past the Cal State Fullerton Titans 91-61, while the Aggies were victorious over the Cal Poly Mustangs 66-51.
UC Davis dominated every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.228) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.480 (below their season average of 0.523). For those same stats, Cal Poly had marks of 0.240 and 0.390, respectively. The Anteaters, meanwhile, held the Titans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 22.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.634 (above their season average of 0.510). UC Irvine’s Brad Greene played well, contributing 18 points and 12 rebounds. UC Davis, meanwhile, rallied around Joe Mooney, who contributed 19 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Collin Welp led the Anteaters to an 80-65 victory. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. UC Irvine had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 vs. 11.4). UC Davis, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (12-14; 85.7 percent).
UC Irvine should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Anteaters rank 95th in offensive efficiency, while UC Davis ranks 240th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Aggies, who rank 320th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.2 percent), might struggle to get second chance points against the Anteaters, who rank 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent).
UC Davis vs. UC Irvine Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Irvine ranks 12th in rebounds per game (40.8) while UC Davis ranks 272nd (31.3).
- The Anteaters rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Aggies rank 95th (6.2).
- UC Irvine ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while UC Davis ranks 59th (2.9).
- The Anteaters rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Aggies rank 201st (14.1).
- UC Davis ranks 189th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while UC Irvine ranks 270th (17.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, UC Davis has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
