The No. 25 Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-2) welcome the Cal State Fullerton Titans (3-8) to Pinnacle Bank Arena as they attempt to continue their seven-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Cal State Fullerton Titans at Nebraska Cornhuskers ATS Prediction
In the Titans’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 102-94. Arizona State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Sun Devils had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (38 vs. 35) and total rebounds (58 vs. 42). Kyle Allman Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 35 points on 13-for-26 shooting.
The Cornhuskers had no trouble getting past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in their last contest, 106-37. The Cornhuskers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.659 vs. 0.199) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 20.2). With 17 points and five assists, James Palmer Jr. had a good outing for Nebraska.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Nebraska figures to have a noteworthy edge. The Cornhuskers defense ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.418), while the Cal State Fullerton offense is ranked 178th in effective field goal percentage (0.518).
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Nebraska, ATS Winner – Cal State Fullerton, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nebraska ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (8.9) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 137th (13.7).
The Cornhuskers rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.7) while the Titans rank 129th (22.5).
Nebraska ranks 24th in steals per game (8.5) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 102nd (6.5).
The Cornhuskers rank 15th in blocks per game (5.4) while the Titans rank 90th (3.4).
Nebraska averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Cal State Fullerton ranks 175th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
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The Titans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 52.2 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
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