UC Davis Aggies vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Prediction 01/10/19

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The UC Irvine Anteaters (12-4) welcome the UC Davis Aggies (4-10) to Bren Events Center. The Anteaters will try to lengthen their six-game winning streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

UC Davis Aggies vs. UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Anteaters easily got past the Idaho Vandals, 86-68, while the Aggies lost big to the San Francisco Dons, 76-42.

UC Irvine played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.4 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.603. Idaho had marks of 18.2 and 0.545, respectively, for those same stats. UC Davis, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (11-12; 91.7 percent). Eyassu Worku played well for UC Irvine, recording 18 points and six assists. UC Davis received a boost from Stefan Gonzalez, who contributed eight points and eight rebounds.

The Aggies dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, UC Davis won 90-84. The Aggies’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Anteaters. UC Davis had a rate of 9.3, while UC Irvine posted a mark of 16.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. UC Irvine currently ranks 307th in possessions per game (67.2) and UC Davis is 270th (67.5).

UC Davis vs. UC Irvine Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UC Irvine ranks 47th in rebounds per game (39.3) while UC Davis ranks 254th (30.8).
  • The Anteaters rank 245th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while the Aggies rank 246th (21.5).
  • The Anteaters rank 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Aggies rank 156th (2.1).
  • UC Irvine ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while UC Davis ranks 116th (13.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 54.6 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
  • The Anteaters’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 5.9 for the season.