The UC Riverside Highlanders (2-5) take on the California Baptist Lancers (2-4) at the Student Recreation Center. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
California Baptist Lancers vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Free Prediction
In the Lancers’ last game, they were defeated by the Howard Bison, 86-84. Howard’s 11.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over California Baptist, who had a mark of 19.4. The Bison’s mark was better than their season average of 14.8, while the Lancers’ was above their season average of 13.5. De’jon Davis led California Baptist in scoring with 26 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
The Highlanders were beaten by the Abilene Christian Wildcats in their last contest, 60-48. Abilene Christian’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over UC Riverside. The Wildcats had a rate of 12.8 (better than their season average of 14.3), while the Highlanders posted a mark of 24.4 (above the 19.9 mark opponents have averaged against Abilene Christian this season). With 17 points on 5-for-14 shooting, Dikymbe Martin was the top scorer from either team.
It could be a tough matchup for UC Riverside on the offensive glass. The Highlanders rank 256th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.8 percent), while California Baptist ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.8 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
California Baptist Lancers vs. UC Riverside Highlanders ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
California Baptist ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while UC Riverside ranks 209th (6.7).
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