The Long Beach State 49ers (7-10, 1-0 BigWst) will attempt to snap their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the UC Irvine Anteaters (14-4, 2-0 BigWst) at Bren Events Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Prediction
The 49ers will be hoping for similar success after defeating the UC Davis Aggies in their last outing, 82-77. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Long Beach State’s biggest strengths. They made 42 trips to the line, 28 more than UC Davis. With 32 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Deishuan Booker was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Anteaters’ previous game, they beat the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 63-46. UC Irvine’s 0.483 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Cal State Fullerton, who had a mark of 0.315. The Anteaters’ mark was below their season average of 0.495, while the Titans’ was below their season average of 0.507. Collin Welp led UC Irvine in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field.
After the Anteaters won both matchups against the 49ers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, UC Irvine won 75-68. The Anteaters had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 18.9) and had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.255).
UC Irvine could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Anteaters currently rank ninth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.435), while Long Beach State is 285th in effective field goal percentage (0.482). Opposite paces will be on display in this battle. The fast-paced 49ers rank 32nd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Anteaters rank 296th.
Long Beach State 49ers at UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UC Irvine ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (39.8) while Long Beach State ranks 250th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
The Anteaters rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the 49ers rank 184th (8.8).
UC Irvine ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.6) while Long Beach State ranks 100th (12.7).
The Anteaters rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the 49ers rank 126th (22.4).
UC Irvine ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.6) while Long Beach State ranks 96th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
The 49ers have outscored opponents by an average of 14.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Long Beach State has been defeated by an average of 1.4 points.
During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
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