It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the UC Irvine Anteaters (3-1) visit 25th-ranked Colorado to take on the Buffaloes (2-0). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Buffaloes won big over the San Diego Toreros 71-53, while the Anteaters beat the Boise State Broncos 69-60.
The Anteaters held the Broncos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.345 (below their season average of 0.616) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 33.8). The Buffaloes, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.145) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 vs. 25.7). Colorado was lifted by Tyler Bey, who had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Collin Welp played a key role for UC Irvine with 12 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this matchup between a pair of the country’s best defenses. Colorado ranks 47th in defensive efficiency (96.9) and UC Irvine is 28th (95.1) since the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Anteaters rank 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent), while the Buffaloes rank 12th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent).
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Colorado Buffaloes ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Irvine ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Colorado ranks 243rd (7.2).
- The Buffaloes rank 263rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.8) while the Anteaters rank 291st (18.8).
- UC Irvine is sixth in the nation with 9.9 assists allowed per game while Colorado is 21st with 10.5 assists allowed per game.
- The Anteaters average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Buffaloes rank 159th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- UC Irvine ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Colorado ranks 57th (37.9).
