The Cal State Fullerton Titans (11-13, 7-3 BigWst) will be at the Matadome to clash with the CSUN Matadors (10-15, 4-5 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Cal State Fullerton Titans at CSUN Matadors Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Matadors lost to the UC Davis Aggies, 76-59, while the Titans edged the Long Beach State 49ers, 85-82.
Cal State Fullerton dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 24.8) and a free throw rate of 0.393 (above their season average of 0.254). Long Beach State had marks of 11.4 and 0.274, respectively, for those same stats. CSUN, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.189 vs. 0.179). CSUN rallied around Lamine Diane, who recorded 20 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Jackson Rowe played a key role for Cal State Fullerton with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Rowe led the Titans to a 78-71 victory. He recorded a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Cal State Fullerton’s 0.270 free throw rate was their largest advantage over CSUN, who had a mark of 0.070.
There’s a decent chance that Cal State Fullerton struggles to create turnovers. CSUN ranks 73rd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Cal State Fullerton forces the 73rd-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent).
Cal State Fullerton Titans at CSUN Matadors ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cal State Fullerton, ATS Winner – Cal State Fullerton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 81st in rebounds per game (37.0) while CSUN ranks 258th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
- The Titans rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Matadors rank 113th (6.4).
- CSUN ranks 258th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 280th (17.8).
- The Matadors rank 32nd in assists per game (15.8) while the Titans rank 170th (12.8).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while CSUN ranks 91st (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Matadors have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, CSUN has been defeated by an average of 3.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
