The Pacific Tigers (3-2) go head-to-head against the UC Riverside Highlanders (1-3) at the Spanos Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Pacific Tigers Free Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last game, they topped the California Merced Bobcats, 63-53. The Highlanders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.7 vs. 24.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.583 vs. 0.417). Jordan Gilliam fueled UC Riverside with 13 points and six rebounds.
The Tigers were blown out by the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels in their last matchup, 96-70. UNLV’s 40.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Pacific, who had a mark of 27.3. The Runnin’ Rebels’ mark was above their season average of 37.9, while the Tigers’ was below their season average of 33.3. Pacific’s Anthony Townes recorded 12 points in the game.
The aggressive Pacific offense could be living from the foul line in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 22nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.293, while UC Riverside has been among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 250th-ranked FTA rate of 0.257).
The Tigers won the sole contest against the Highlanders last season, 57-55. The Tigers had a better effective field goal percentage (0.462 vs. 0.385) and had a better free throw rate (0.151 vs. 0.131).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Pacific ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while UC Riverside ranks 284th (37.9).
The Tigers rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Highlanders rank 225th (6.9).
UC Riverside ranks 155th in assists allowed per game (13.2) while Pacific ranks 240th (14.4).
The Highlanders rank 260th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Tigers rank 334th (15.1).
Pacific averages 3.6 blocks per game, which is ranked 126th in the country. UC Riverside ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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