The UC Irvine Anteaters (2-1) will travel to Taco Bell Arena to meet the Boise State Broncos (1-1). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
UC Irvine Anteaters at Boise State Broncos ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Broncos were blown out by the 15th-ranked Oregon Ducks, 106-75, while the Anteaters dismantled the Life Pacific Warriors, 98-52.
UC Irvine dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 55.6. Life Pacific had marks of 0.000 and 19.0, respectively, for those same stats. Boise State, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.238 vs. 0.150). Alex Hobbs put together a solid performance for Boise State with 18 points. Brad Greene, meanwhile had a good game for UC Irvine, finishing with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Boise State ranks 285th in possessions per game (67.0) and UC Irvine is 302nd (66.5) since the 2018-19 season. Additionally, the Anteaters have been among the country’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent). The Broncos, meanwhile, rank 14th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Boise State Broncos Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Irvine ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Boise State ranks 309th (31.3).
- The Broncos rank 175th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Anteaters rank 290th (18.8).
- Boise State is 19th in the nation with 4.9 steals allowed per game while UC Irvine is 40th with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
- The Anteaters rank 73rd in blocks per game (4.0) while the Broncos rank 256th (2.0).
- UC Irvine ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Boise State ranks 128th (12.7).
