The Western Michigan Broncos (5-7) challenge the UC Riverside Highlanders (5-9) at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
UC Riverside Highlanders at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last game, they were beaten by the Oregon State Beavers, 72-59. Oregon State’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over UC Riverside. The Beavers had a rate of 9.9, while the Highlanders posted a mark of 15.4. Dikymbe Martin was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The Broncos beat the Detroit Titans in their last contest, 89-76. The Broncos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.7 vs. 35.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.214). Seth Dugan was the game’s high scorer with 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting from the field.
The physical Western Michigan offense might be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Broncos currently rank 42nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.289, while UC Riverside ranks 269th in FTA rate allowed (0.260).
UC Riverside Highlanders at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Western Michigan ranks 102nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while UC Riverside ranks 248th (29.7).
The Highlanders rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while the Broncos rank 141st (23.1).
UC Riverside ranks second in blocks allowed per game (1.4) while Western Michigan ranks 79th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Highlanders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 3.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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