The Cal Poly Mustangs (4-11, 0-2 BigWst) will try to end their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the UC Davis Aggies (4-13, 0-3 BigWst) at The Pavilion. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Cal Poly Mustangs at UC Davis Aggies ATS Prediction
In the Mustangs’ last game, they were defeated by the CSUN Matadors, 78-74. Getting to the free throw line was one of CSUN’s biggest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Cal Poly had 16. Donovan Fields was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points on 11-for-22 shooting.
The Aggies fell to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in their last contest, 69-58. UC Santa Barbara out-rebounded UC Davis. The Gauchos had 12 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Aggies had two and 21, respectively. UC Davis’ TJ Shorts II finished with 11 points and five rebounds in the game.
After the Aggies won both meetings against the Mustangs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, UC Davis won 92-84. The Aggies had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 20.1) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.507 vs. 0.432).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. UC Davis ranks 279th in possessions per game (67.8) and Cal Poly is 262nd (68.2).
Cal Poly Mustangs at UC Davis Aggies Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Davis, ATS Winner – Cal Poly, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cal Poly ranks 176th in rebounds per game (34.9) while UC Davis ranks 268th (30.6).
The Aggies rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Mustangs rank 81st (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Mustangs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 5.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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