The Long Beach State 49ers (10-18, 4-8 BigWst) will be at the Student Recreation Center to challenge the UC Riverside Highlanders (9-18, 3-8 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Odds
In their last game, the Highlanders lost big to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 87-64, while the 49ers barely escaped the CSUN Matadors, 80-78.
The 49ers had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.7) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7 (above their season average of 29.2). UC Riverside, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 13.0). Dikymbe Martin had a good outing for UC Riverside, recording 22 points. Long Beach State, meanwhile, received a boost from Deishuan Booker, who had 20 points.
The 49ers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, Long Beach State won 77-59. Long Beach State out-rebounded UC Riverside. The 49ers had 12 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Highlanders had four and 27, respectively. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It will be a matchup of conflicting paces as the up-and-down 49ers (ranked 20th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Highlanders (344th in possessions per game).
Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Long Beach State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Riverside ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Long Beach State ranks 287th (39.4).
- The Highlanders rank first in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the 49ers rank 104th (3.4).
- UC Riverside ranks 154th in assists per game (13.3) while Long Beach State ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- The Highlanders rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the 49ers rank 209th (8.2).
- UC Riverside ranks 130th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Long Beach State ranks 255th (18.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
