The Western Michigan Broncos (5-7) will be at home in University Arena in Read Fieldhouse when they clash with the UC Riverside Highlanders (5-9). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
UC Riverside Highlanders at Western Michigan Broncos ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Broncos were victorious over the Detroit Titans, 89-76, while the Highlanders fell to the Oregon State Beavers, 72-59.
Western Michigan played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 53.7 and a free throw rate of 0.288. For those same stats, Detroit was 35.8 and 0.214, respectively. UC Riverside, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (7-8; 87.5 percent). Seth Dugan had a good outing for Western Michigan, contributing 32 points, 22 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Dikymbe Martin played a pivotal role for UC Riverside with 20 points.
The aggressive Western Michigan offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Broncos rank 42nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.289, while UC Riverside ranks 269th in FTA rate allowed (0.260).
UC Riverside vs. Western Michigan Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Western Michigan ranks 102nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while UC Riverside ranks 248th (29.7).
- The Highlanders rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while the Broncos rank 141st (23.1).
- UC Riverside ranks second in blocks allowed per game (1.4) while Western Michigan ranks 79th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
