The UC Irvine Anteaters (9-2) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Denver Pioneers (4-7) at Bren Events Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Denver Pioneers vs. UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Prediction
In the Pioneers’ last game, they defeated the Maine Black Bears, 63-50. The Pioneers had a better free throw rate (0.151 vs. 0.103) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 19.3). With 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Ronnie Harrell Jr. was the game’s leading scorer.
The Anteaters had no trouble getting past the Idaho Vandals in their last game, 86-68. The Anteaters had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.4 vs. 18.2) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.545). Eyassu Worku was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Anteaters won the lone contest against the Pioneers last season, 83-69, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. UC Irvine’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Denver. The Anteaters had a rate of 0.516 while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.373.
UC Irvine should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Anteaters rank 22nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.452), while Denver is 125th in effective field goal percentage (0.527).
Denver Pioneers vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UC Irvine ranks 69th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while Denver ranks 253rd (26.3).
The Anteaters rank 21st in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Pioneers rank 177th (35.2).
UC Irvine ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Denver ranks 131st (13.3).
The Anteaters rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Pioneers rank 100th (6.1).
Denver is 35th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while UC Irvine is 43rd with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
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The Pioneers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 3.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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