The UC Davis Aggies (6-14, 2-4 BigWst) will be at Robert A. Mott Gym to challenge the Cal Poly Mustangs (5-15, 1-6 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
UC Davis Aggies vs. Cal Poly Mustangs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mustangs were blown out by the CSUN Matadors, 83-65, while the Aggies were victorious over the UC Riverside Highlanders, 84-71.
UC Davis played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.469 (above their season average of 0.209) and a turnover percentage of 16.9 (better than their season average of 19.1). For those same stats, UC Riverside had marks of 0.260 and 22.3, respectively. Cal Poly, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.9 (above their season average of 26.3). Job Alexander played a key role for Cal Poly with 11 points and five rebounds. TJ Shorts II, meanwhile played well for UC Davis, contributing 23 points.
In their first matchup this season, Siler Schneider led the Aggies to a 75-63 victory. He scored a game-high 23 points. UC Davis’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over Cal Poly. The Aggies had a rate of 0.302, while the Mustangs posted a mark of 0.167.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Cal Poly ranks 314th in possessions per game (66.6) and UC Davis is 269th (67.6).
UC Davis Aggies at Cal Poly Mustangs Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UC Davis, ATS Winner – UC Davis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UC Davis ranks 112th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while Cal Poly ranks 230th (37.4).
- The Aggies rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Mustangs rank 107th (3.5).
- Cal Poly ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while UC Davis ranks 64th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
