Yale Bulldogs vs. CSUN Matadors Free Prediction 01/05/19

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The Yale Bulldogs (8-3) will travel to the Matadome to go head-to-head against the CSUN Matadors (6-9). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Yale Bulldogs at CSUN Matadors ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Matadors lost a tough one against the New Mexico Lobos, 87-84, while the Bulldogs defeated the California Golden Bears, 76-59.

The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.373) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 25.0). CSUN, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 19.4). CSUN received a boost from Lamine Diane, who contributed 34 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Azar Swain played a key role for Yale with 16 points and six rebounds.

The Bulldogs’ Miye Oni has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Diane has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Matadors.

The elite offense of Yale will face off against the porous defense of CSUN. The Bulldogs rank 22nd in effective field goal percentage (0.565), while the Matadors are 285th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.524). The Bulldogs should have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Yale Bulldogs vs. CSUN Matadors Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – CSUN, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Yale ranks eighth in assists per game (18.7) while CSUN ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
  • The Matadors rank 97th in steals per game (6.3) while the Bulldogs rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (8.3).
  • CSUN ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.9) while Yale ranks 95th (3.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 28th in rebounds per game (40.5) while the Matadors rank 187th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
  • Yale ranks 130th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while CSUN ranks 246th (18.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 7.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Matadors have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average).