The UC Irvine Anteaters (12-9, 4-1 BigWst) will be at The Pavilion to go head-to-head against the UC Davis Aggies (8-13, 2-3 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. UC Davis Aggies ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Aggies lost a tough one against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 76-75, while the Anteaters were victorious over the Cal Poly Mustangs, 74-67.
The Anteaters held the Mustangs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.381 (below their season average of 0.473) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.7 (above their season average of 34.5). UC Davis, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 17.5). Ezra Manjon played a pivotal role for UC Davis with 22 points, six assists and five rebounds. Brad Greene, meanwhile had a good outing for UC Irvine, recording 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Anteaters dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, UC Irvine won 64-48. The Anteaters’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Aggies. UC Irvine had a rate of 39.1, while UC Davis posted a mark of 18.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Anteaters’ Evan Leonard has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 14 points,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Manjon has averaged 17 points,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Aggies.
It could be a tough game for UC Davis on the offensive glass. The Aggies are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 303rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.0 percent. Meanwhile, UC Irvine ranks 66th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.0 percent.
UC Irvine Anteaters at UC Davis Aggies Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Irvine ranks 15th in rebounds per game (41.0) while UC Davis ranks 270th (31.3).
- The Anteaters rank 25th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Aggies rank 199th (14.5).
- UC Davis ranks 174th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while UC Irvine ranks 247th (18.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
- The Aggies have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, UC Davis has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.
