Both teams look to lengthen their five game winning streaks as the UC Irvine Anteaters (19-5, 7-1 BigWst) clash with the Cal State Fullerton Titans (9-12, 5-2 BigWst) at Bren Events Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Cal State Fullerton Titans at UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Prediction
The Titans will be looking for similar success after defeating the CSUN Matadors in their last game, 78-71. The Titans made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 24.0). Jackson Rowe played a pivotal role for Cal State Fullerton with 18 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
In the Anteaters’ previous matchup, they edged the Long Beach State 49ers, 82-80. UC Irvine’s 11.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Long Beach State, who had a mark of 13.6. The Anteaters’ mark was better than their season average of 16.0. Evan Leonard was UC Irvine’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Titans lost 63-46. Austen Awosika led both teams with 17 points. UC Irvine had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.315). Cal State Fullerton, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.121).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, UC Irvine should have a substantial advantage. The Anteaters defense ranks 11th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.445), while the Cal State Fullerton offense is ranked 192nd in effective field goal percentage (0.510).
Cal State Fullerton at UC Irvine Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UC Irvine averages 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the NCAA. Cal State Fullerton ranks 174th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
The Anteaters rank 13th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Titans rank 115th (12.9).
UC Irvine ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 105th (3.3).
The Anteaters rank 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Titans rank 100th (21.5).
UC Irvine ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 66th (5.7).
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The Titans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
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