CSUN Matadors vs. UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Prediction 01/09/19

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The CSUN Matadors (6-10) will be at the Student Recreation Center to challenge the UC Riverside Highlanders (6-10) in a BigWst matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

CSUN Matadors vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Highlanders fell to the Oregon State Beavers, 72-59, while the Matadors lost a close one to the New Mexico Lobos, 87-84.

CSUN had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 19.4) while UC Riverside did a great job of making free throws (7-8; 87.5 percent). Dikymbe Martin put together a solid game for UC Riverside with 20 points. CSUN, meanwhile, was lifted by Lamine Diane, who recorded 34 points and seven rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Highlanders won 69-62. UC Riverside’s 0.180 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over CSUN, who had a rate of 0.117. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Diane has been on fire recently for CSUN, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

Contrasting tempos will be on display in this meeting. CSUN prefers an up-and-down style of play (51st in possessions per game), while UC Riverside is more half-court-oriented (286th in possessions per game).

CSUN Matadors vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • CSUN ranks 33rd in assists per game (16.4) while UC Riverside ranks 165th (12.9).
  • The Matadors rank 146th in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Highlanders rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8).
  • UC Riverside ranks 138th in steals per game (5.5) while CSUN ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • The Matadors rank 34th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Highlanders rank 135th (1.8).
  • UC Riverside ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while CSUN ranks 243rd (18.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Matadors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 5.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (8.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average).