UC Riverside Highlanders at Cal State Fullerton Titans Free Prediction 02/05/20

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The UC Riverside Highlanders (14-9, 4-3 BigWst) will be at Titan Gym to clash with the Cal State Fullerton Titans (8-15, 3-5 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans Betting Odds

In their last game, the Titans were blown out by the UC Irvine Anteaters, 91-61, while the Highlanders beat the Long Beach State Beach, 77-69.

The Highlanders held the Beach to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.8 (below their season average of 26.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.514). Cal State Fullerton, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 17.7). Jackson Rowe fueled Cal State Fullerton with 18 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Dominick Pickett had a solid performance for UC Riverside, finishing with 20 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, George Willborn III led the Highlanders to a 65-59 win. He put up seven points and 10 rebounds. UC Riverside’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Highlanders had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 26) and total rebounds (40 vs. 32).

It could be a tough matchup for Cal State Fullerton on the offensive glass. The Titans are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 337th in offensive rebounding percentage at 21.6 percent. Meanwhile, UC Riverside ranks third in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 80.1 percent.

UC Riverside Highlanders at Cal State Fullerton Titans ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UC Riverside ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 206th (36.9).
  • The Highlanders rank 88th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Titans rank 229th (19.0).
  • UC Riverside ranks 158th in assists per game (12.9) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 231st (11.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 5.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (13.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (13.6 above their season average).