The UC Irvine Anteaters (3-3) challenge the Detroit Titans (0-3) at Ed Clark High School. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Detroit Titans ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Titans were blown out by the Wyoming Cowboys, 76-49, while the Anteaters lost a winnable game to the TCU Horned Frogs, 59-58.
UC Irvine did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (14-19; 73.7 percent) while Detroit had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (16.3 vs. 6.5). Antoine Davis was a key piece for Detroit with 11 points. UC Irvine was led by Brad Greene, who finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Detroit should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Detroit ranks 58th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while UC Irvine has forced the 59th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent). Additionally, the Anteaters could dominate on the defensive side of the ball. They rank sixth in the nation with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.439, while the Titans’ offense ranks 283rd in effective field goal percentage (0.487).
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Detroit Titans Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Detroit, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Irvine ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Detroit ranks 313th (19.2).
- The Anteaters rank 63rd in blocks per game (4.1) while the Titans rank 242nd (2.4).
- Detroit ranks 43rd in steals per game (7.6) while UC Irvine ranks 209th (5.8).
- The Anteaters average 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. The Titans rank 302nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- Detroit ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while UC Irvine ranks 298th (18.4).
