The UC Riverside Highlanders (2-4) will clash against the Abilene Christian Wildcats (5-0) at Spanos Center. Action gets underway at 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats edged the Pacific Tigers 73-71, while the Highlanders defeated the Elon Phoenix 77-64.
UC Riverside dominated every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.195) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.617 (above their season average of 0.494). Elon was 0.155 and 0.474, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Abilene Christian’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Pacific. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.545 (below their season average of 0.633), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.467 (below their season average of 0.538). Abilene Christian’s Jaren Lewis played well, putting up 20 points and nine rebounds. UC Riverside, meanwhile, rallied around Jordan Gilliam, who contributed 17 points and six rebounds.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of UC Riverside. Since last season, UC Riverside ranks 305th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Abilene Christian has forced the 17th-most turnovers in the country (22.5 percent).
UC Riverside vs. Abilene Christian Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Abilene Christian ranks 52nd in assists per game (15.4) while UC Riverside ranks 258th (12.2).
- The Wildcats rank 97th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Highlanders rank 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- Abilene Christian ranks 242nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while UC Riverside ranks 249th (20.1).
- The Wildcats rank 16th in steals per game (7.9) while the Highlanders rank 221st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Abilene Christian ranks 107th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while UC Riverside ranks 283rd (37.7).
