The UC Riverside Highlanders (7-13, 1-3 BigWst) will attempt to end their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Cal Poly Mustangs (4-12, 0-3 BigWst) at Robert A. Mott Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
UC Riverside Highlanders at Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Prediction
The Highlanders come in on a high note after defeating the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in their last matchup, 75-71. UC Riverside was lights out from beyond the arc (13-25; 52.0 percent). Hawaii, meanwhile, held the Highlanders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 26.5). UC Riverside was lifted by Dragan Elkaz, who was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
In the Mustangs’ last game, they lost to the UC Davis Aggies, 75-63. UC Davis’ free throw rate was their largest advantage over Cal Poly. The Aggies had a rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.201), while the Mustangs posted a mark of 0.167 (below the 0.279 mark opponents have averaged against UC Davis this season). Cal Poly’s Mark Crowe had 16 points in the game.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Cal Poly currently ranks 263rd in possessions per game (68.1) and UC Riverside is 346th (64.8).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, the Highlanders won 72-63. The Highlanders had a much better turnover percentage (6.3 vs. 16.9) and had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.211).
UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UC Riverside ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Cal Poly ranks 223rd (37.3).
The Highlanders rank 27th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while the Mustangs rank 121st (22.0).
UC Riverside averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. Cal Poly ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Highlanders rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.4) while the Mustangs rank 72nd (3.1).
UC Riverside ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Cal Poly ranks 89th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Highlanders have outscored opponents by an average of 10.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UC Riverside has lost by an average of 0.1 points.
During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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