The UC Riverside Highlanders (5-2) will be at home in the Student Recreation Center when they go head-to-head against the SIUE Cougars (2-5). Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
SIUE Cougars at UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Highlanders defeated the Longwood Lancers, 71-58, while the Cougars were blown out by the Pacific Tigers, 78-50.
UC Riverside played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.207 (above their season average of 0.194) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.0 (below their season average of 29.5). Longwood was 0.081 and 12.2, respectively, for those same stats. SIUE, meanwhile, forced Pacific into a turnover percentage of 21.4 (above their season average of 16.9). George Willborn III put together a good game for UC Riverside with 12 points and 12 rebounds. SIUE, meanwhile, received a boost from Tyresse Williford, who finished with 11 points and five steals.
This game should be a showdown of contrasting styles. SIUE ranks 34th in possessions per game (73.0) while UC Riverside is 347th (64.2) since the 2018-19 season.
SIUE Cougars vs. UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Riverside ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while SIUE ranks 276th (37.3).
- The Highlanders rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Cougars rank 141st (21.8).
- UC Riverside ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while SIUE ranks 98th (3.1).
- The Highlanders rank 59th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Cougars rank 239th (7.0).
- UC Riverside ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while SIUE ranks 283rd (15.1).
