The Texas A&M Aggies (1-0) clash against the UC Irvine Anteaters (1-0) at Reed Arena. The game gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Texas A&M Aggies Free Prediction
The Anteaters come in on a high note after blowing out the Idaho Vandals in their last matchup, 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). UC Irvine was lifted by Eyassu Worku, who was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
In the Aggies’ last game, they defeated the Savannah State Tigers, 98-83. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.0 vs. 26.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.198 vs. 0.146). Savion Flagg was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
Texas A&M could have their way on defense as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the country. Since last season, the Aggies rank 22nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.467), while UC Irvine is 268th in effective field goal percentage (0.493). Furthermore, the Anteaters, who rank 300th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.202), will face off against the Aggies, who rank 31st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
UC Irvine vs. Texas A&M ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Irvine ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Texas A&M ranks 243rd (14.6).
The Anteaters rank 74th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while the Aggies rank 268th (24.3).
UC Irvine averages 41.3 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the country. Texas A&M ranks 176th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
The Anteaters rank 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Aggies rank 184th (3.8).
Texas A&M ranks 203rd in steals per game (5.6) while UC Irvine ranks 247th (5.1).
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