The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (14-3, 3-0 BigWst) will attempt to extend their six-game winning streak against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (6-12, 2-2 BigWst) at Titan Gym. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans Betting Prediction
In the Gauchos’ last outing, they defeated the UC Davis Aggies, 69-58. The Gauchos held the Aggies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.4 (below their season average of 24.1). The Aggies had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.203). With 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting, Ar’mond Davis was the game’s leading scorer.
The Titans won a close one over the Long Beach State 49ers in their last game, 92-90. One of Cal State Fullerton’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 33 trips to the line, while Long Beach State went 26 times. Kyle Allman Jr. led Cal State Fullerton in scoring with 30 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
Cal State Fullerton might have trouble scoring as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. UC Santa Barbara currently ranks 80th in defensive efficiency, while the Titans rank 277th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Gauchos rank 58th in turnover percentage (17.0 percent), while the Titans rank 271st in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.7 percent).
After the Gauchos won both matchups against the Titans last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, UC Santa Barbara won 70-65. The Gauchos had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 20.2) and had a much better free throw rate (0.456 vs. 0.321).
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UC Santa Barbara ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 178th (36.1).
The Gauchos rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Titans rank 140th (13.3).
UC Santa Barbara ranks second in steals allowed per game (3.9) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 84th (6.0).
The Titans allow the 26th-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while the Gauchos rank 46th (2.8).
Cal State Fullerton ranks 247th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 255th (18.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Gauchos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.4, up from 12.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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