UC Davis Aggies at UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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The UC Riverside Highlanders (8-15, 2-5 BigWst) welcome the UC Davis Aggies (5-14, 1-4 BigWst) to Student Recreation Center. The Aggies will attempt to put an end to a 10-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

UC Davis Aggies at UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Odds

Both teams got blown out in their last contest. The Highlanders fell to the Cal Poly Mustangs, 71-45, while the Aggies were defeated by the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 80-60.

UC Davis did a terrific job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent) while UC Riverside did a terrific job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). UC Riverside’s Callum McRae led the way, recording 10 points and five rebounds. TJ Shorts II, meanwhile was a key piece for UC Davis with 11 points and eight assists.

The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning all three contests. In the last contest, UC Davis won 70-66. UC Davis did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-28; 71.4 percent). UC Riverside, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 20.0). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. UC Riverside ranks 347th in possessions per game (63.8) and UC Davis is 269th (67.8). Also, the Aggies rank 328th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.1 percent), while the Highlanders rank 56th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).

UC Davis vs. UC Riverside Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UC Riverside ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while UC Davis ranks 151st (7.1).
  • The Highlanders rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.7) while the Aggies rank 37th (2.6).
  • The Highlanders rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while the Aggies rank 127th (34.6).
  • UC Riverside ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while UC Davis ranks 72nd (20.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
  • The Highlanders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 1.0 for the season.