The UC Irvine Anteaters (8-2) look to continue their six-game winning streak against the Montana Grizzlies (5-2) at Bren Events Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Montana Grizzlies at UC Irvine Anteaters Free Prediction
The last time the Grizzlies played, they defeated the Georgia State Panthers, 81-74. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Montana’s biggest strengths. They made 43 trips to the line, 19 more than Georgia State. Montana rallied around Michael Oguine, who finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Anteaters easily got 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 top scorer with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Montana figures to have a noteworthy edge. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Grizzlies defense ranks 100th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.488), while the UC Irvine offense ranks 253rd in effective field goal percentage (0.491).
The Grizzlies won the lone game against the Anteaters last season, 86-68. The Grizzlies had a much better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 19.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 31.3).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Irvine ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.9) while Montana ranks 157th (36.0).
The Grizzlies rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while the Anteaters rank 141st (20.4).
UC Irvine ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Montana ranks 151st (3.4).
The Grizzlies rank 31st in steals per game (7.7) while the Anteaters rank 112th (5.4).
Montana ranks 185th in assists per game (13.0) while UC Irvine ranks 245th (12.2).
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