The CSUN Matadors (6-12, 1-1 BigWst) will be at the Student Recreation Center to clash against the UC Riverside Highlanders (12-6, 2-0 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
CSUN Matadors vs. UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Highlanders beat the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 65-59, while the Matadors got blown out by the Cal Poly Mustangs, 74-56.
UC Riverside played a nearly perfect game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (above their season average of 29.1) and a free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.173). For those same stats, Cal State Fullerton had marks of 17.1 and 0.250, respectively. CSUN, on the other hand, forced Cal Poly into a turnover percentage of 19.5 (above the 16.4 mark opponents have averaged against CSUN this season). UC Riverside received a boost from George Willborn III, who put up seven points and 10 rebounds. Terrell Gomez, meanwhile led the way for CSUN, contributing 18 points.
The Matadors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, CSUN won 70-68. CSUN had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 17.7). UC Riverside, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 17.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
UC Riverside figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Highlanders rank 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448), while CSUN is 149th in effective field goal percentage (0.507). Also, the Matadors, who rank 269th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), could have a tough time getting second chance points against the Highlanders, who rank fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.4 percent).
CSUN Matadors at UC Riverside Highlanders Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Riverside ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while CSUN ranks 224th (37.9).
- The Highlanders rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Matadors rank 121st (3.8).
- CSUN ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UC Riverside ranks 83rd (6.2).
- The Highlanders rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Matadors rank 232nd (15.9).
- UC Riverside ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while CSUN ranks 241st (25.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (6.9 above their season average).
- The Matadors have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, CSUN has been defeated by an average of 5.9 points.
