UC Riverside Highlanders vs. UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Prediction 01/12/19

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the UC Riverside Highlanders (6-11, 0-1 BigWst) visit UC Santa Barbara to take on the Gauchos (12-3, 1-0 BigWst). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

UC Riverside Highlanders at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Gauchos beat the Cal Poly Mustangs, 65-56, while the Highlanders lost a tough one against the CSUN Matadors, 84-83.

UC Santa Barbara dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (below their season average of 37.8). Cal Poly put up marks of 0.049 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. UC Riverside, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (14-30; 46.7 percent). UC Santa Barbara’s Devearl Ramsey played well, contributing 19 points. UC Riverside received a boost from Dikymbe Martin, who contributed 25 points and six assists.

The Gauchos dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last matchup, UC Santa Barbara won 76-69. UC Santa Barbara’s 0.254 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UC Riverside, who had a rate of 0.119. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. UC Santa Barbara ranks 337th in possessions per game (65.9) and UC Riverside is 343rd (65.2).

UC Riverside vs. UC Santa Barbara ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 25th in rebounds per game (40.5) while UC Riverside ranks 242nd (31.6).
  • The Gauchos are second in the nation with 3.8 steals allowed per game while the Highlanders are 49th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while UC Riverside ranks 71st (11.9).
  • The Highlanders rank 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Gauchos rank 236th (18.5).
  • UC Riverside allows the second-fewest blocks per game (1.4) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 50th (2.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 0.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Gauchos have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).