Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the UC Riverside Highlanders (2-1) head to Pacific to play the Tigers (3-2). Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Pacific Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers had no trouble getting past the Pacific Union Pioneers, 86-48, while the Highlanders were beaten by the Sacramento State Hornets, 62-49.
Pacific dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 37.3) and a free throw rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.201). For those same stats, Pacific Union had marks of 0.0 and 0.059, respectively. UC Riverside, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 25.0). Pacific’s Jahlil Tripp had a good game, contributing 11 points and six rebounds. Callum McRae, meanwhile played a key role for UC Riverside with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The Tigers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 74-54. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Pacific’s biggest strengths. They had 25 free throw attempts, while UC Riverside had 18.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Pacific ranks 313th in possessions per game (66.2) and UC Riverside is 346th (63.8) since last season.
UC Riverside at Pacific Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Riverside ranks seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Pacific ranks 165th (3.5).
- The Tigers rank 135th in steals per game (6.4) while the Highlanders rank 256th (4.9).
- Pacific ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while UC Riverside ranks 12th (31.0).
- The Highlanders rank 157th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Tigers rank 306th (17.7).
- Pacific ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while UC Riverside ranks 168th (13.2).
