It will be a battle between BigWst opponents when the Long Beach State 49ers (8-14, 2-4 BigWst) welcome the UC Irvine Anteaters (18-5, 6-1 BigWst) to The Walter Pyramid. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Long Beach State 49ers Free Prediction
In the Anteaters’ last game, they beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 66-62. UC Irvine held the Gauchos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.382 (below their season average of 0.525). UC Santa Barbara, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 13.9). UC Irvine rallied around Tommy Rutherford, who had 11 points and nine rebounds.
The 49ers fell to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in their last matchup, 74-57. Hawaii’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Long Beach State. The Rainbow Warriors had a rate of 11.3 (better than their season average of 16.1), while the 49ers posted a mark of 17.7. Mason Riggins had a good performance for Long Beach State, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
Contrasting styles will be on display in this contest. Long Beach State likes to play quickly (26th in possessions per game), while UC Irvine is methodical (293rd in possessions per game). Also, the 11th-ranked defense of the Anteaters (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.443) will battle against the 292nd-ranked offense of the 49ers (effective field goal percentage of 0.484).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Booker scored a game-high 28 points in the first game, in which the 49ers topped the Anteaters 80-70. He also recorded six assists. The 49ers knocked down 23 of their 27 free throws (85.2 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (7.0 vs. 11.8).
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Long Beach State 49ers Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UC Irvine ranks 20th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Long Beach State ranks 274th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
The Anteaters rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the 49ers rank 195th (8.4).
UC Irvine ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Long Beach State ranks 145th (13.4).
The Anteaters rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the 49ers rank 124th (22.3).
UC Irvine ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.4) while Long Beach State ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Anteaters’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 5.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
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