UC Davis Aggies vs. CSUN Matadors Betting Prediction 02/23/19

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The UC Davis Aggies (10-15, 6-5 BigWst) will be at the Matadome to meet the CSUN Matadors (10-17, 4-7 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

UC Davis Aggies vs. CSUN Matadors Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Matadors lost a tough one against the Long Beach State 49ers, 80-78, while the Aggies lost to the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 62-58.

UC Davis had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 17.5) while CSUN did an excellent job of making free throws (13-17; 76.5 percent). CSUN received a boost from Lamine Diane, who recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds. Siler Schneider, meanwhile had a good outing for UC Davis, finishing with 27 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Joe Mooney led the Aggies to a 76-59 victory. He recorded 21 points. The Aggies’ 20.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Matadors, who had a rate of 14.3.

It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Matadors (ranked 66th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Aggies (279th in possessions per game).

UC Davis Aggies vs. CSUN Matadors ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – CSUN, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • CSUN ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.4) while UC Davis ranks 202nd (2.1).
  • The Aggies rank 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Matadors rank 170th (22.7).
  • CSUN averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. UC Davis ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • The Matadors rank 38th in assists per game (15.6) while the Aggies rank 202nd (12.3).
  • UC Davis ranks 119th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while CSUN ranks 275th (38.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
  • The Matadors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 3.3 for the season.