The Arizona Wildcats (8-4) challenge the UC Davis Aggies (3-7) at the McKale Memorial Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
UC Davis Aggies at Arizona Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Aggies played, they were blown out by the San Francisco Dons, 76-42. San Francisco’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Dons had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 23) and total rebounds (43 vs. 28). Stefan Gonzalez was UC Davis’ high scorer with eight points on 3-for-7 shooting.
The Wildcats won big over the Houston Baptist Huskies in their last outing, 90-60. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.491 vs. 0.159) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.355). Brandon Randolph was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
Brandon Williams has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Arizona.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Arizona should have a substantial advantage. The Wildcats defense ranks 75th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470), while the UC Davis offense is ranked 201st in effective field goal percentage (0.464).
UC Davis at Arizona ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona ranks 140th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while UC Davis ranks 228th (24.1).
The Wildcats rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Aggies rank 105th (7.7).
Arizona ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while UC Davis ranks 101st (12.9).
The Wildcats rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Aggies rank 79th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
*****
