Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Free Prediction 03/16/19

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The Cal State Fullerton Titans (16-16, 12-6 BigWst) square off against the UC Irvine Anteaters (29-5, 17-1 BigWst) in the Big West Conference Tourney at Honda Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 12 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Anteaters defeated the Long Beach State 49ers 75-67, while the Titans beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 64-58.

The Titans held the Gauchos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.441 (below their season average of 0.512) and had a turnover percentage of 14.0 (better than their season average of 16.9). The Anteaters, on the other hand, knocked down 17 of their 20 free throws (85.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 33.9). Robert Cartwright played a key role for UC Irvine with 17 points. Cal State Fullerton was lifted by Khalil Ahmad, who put up 28 points and six rebounds.

UC Irvine figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Anteaters currently rank fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.435), while Cal State Fullerton is 196th in effective field goal percentage (0.507).

Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UC Irvine ranks 11th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
  • The Anteaters rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Titans rank 64th (20.3).
  • UC Irvine ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 53rd (5.5).
  • The Anteaters rank fifth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Titans rank 97th (12.4).
  • UC Irvine ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 108th (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Titans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 1.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).