California Baptist Lancers at UC Riverside Highlanders Free Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The UC Riverside Highlanders (2-5) will be at home in the Student Recreation Center when they meet the California Baptist Lancers (2-4). The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

California Baptist Lancers at UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Highlanders lost to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 60-48, while the Lancers lost a winnable game to the Howard Bison, 86-84.

California Baptist held Howard to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.8 (below their season average of 32.7) while UC Riverside held Abilene Christian to an effective field goal percentage of 0.453 (below their season average of 0.615). UC Riverside was lifted by Dikymbe Martin, who had 17 points. De’jon Davis, meanwhile was a key piece for California Baptist with 26 points and 11 rebounds.

It could be a tough game for UC Riverside on the offensive glass. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Highlanders rank 256th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.8 percent), while California Baptist ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.8 percent). ,

California Baptist Lancers vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • California Baptist averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. UC Riverside ranks 281st in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
  • The Highlanders rank 191st in blocks per game (2.9) while the Lancers rank 282nd (1.7).
  • California Baptist ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while UC Riverside ranks 130th (12.9).
  • The Lancers rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while the Highlanders rank 245th (19.9).
  • California Baptist ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while UC Riverside ranks 209th (6.7).