The Cal State Fullerton Titans (9-12, 5-2 BigWst) visit Bren Events Center to clash against the UC Irvine Anteaters (19-5, 7-1 BigWst). Both teams will will attempt to extend their five game winning streaks. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Cal State Fullerton Titans at UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Anteaters barely escaped the Long Beach State 49ers 82-80, while the Titans beat the CSUN Matadors 78-71.
Cal State Fullerton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.270 (above their season average of 0.250) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 24.0). For those same stats, CSUN was 0.070 and 31.8, respectively. Meanwhile, UC Irvine’s 11.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Long Beach State, who had a mark of 13.6. The Anteaters’ mark was better than their season average of 16.0. Evan Leonard had a good game for UC Irvine, recording 18 points. Meanwhile, Cal State Fullerton was lifted by Jackson Rowe, who finished with 18 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Collin Welp led the Anteaters to a 63-46 win. He produced 12 points and five rebounds. UC Irvine had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.315). Cal State Fullerton, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.121).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, UC Irvine should have a considerable advantage. The Anteaters defense ranks 11th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.445), while the Cal State Fullerton offense is ranked 192nd in effective field goal percentage (0.510).
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Irvine Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Irvine ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 174th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Anteaters rank 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Titans rank 100th (21.5).
- UC Irvine ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 66th (5.7).
- The Anteaters rank 13th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Titans rank 115th (12.9).
- UC Irvine ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 105th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Anteaters’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
