CSUN Matadors vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The CSUN Matadors (8-13, 3-2 BigWst) will be at Titan Gym to go head-to-head with the Cal State Fullerton Titans (7-13, 2-3 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. Action gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

CSUN Matadors vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Titans defeated the UC Davis Aggies 78-74, while the Matadors beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 83-75.

The Matadors had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 5.8 (better than their season average of 15.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.508). The Titans, meanwhile, made 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 18.0). Davon Clare had a good game for Cal State Fullerton, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Lamine Diane was a key piece for CSUN with 27 points and seven rebounds.

The Titans dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Cal State Fullerton won 78-71. One of Cal State Fullerton’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while CSUN went 23 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this showdown. CSUN has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (92nd in possessions per game), while Cal State Fullerton has been slower-paced (250th in possessions per game).

CSUN vs. Cal State Fullerton Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cal State Fullerton, ATS Winner – Cal State Fullerton, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Cal State Fullerton ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while CSUN ranks 255th (25.5).
  • The Matadors rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Titans rank 93rd (6.3).
  • Cal State Fullerton ranks 240th in rebounds per game (33.3) while CSUN ranks 247th (33.0).
  • The Titans rank 71st in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Matadors rank 234th (15.7).
  • Cal State Fullerton ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while CSUN ranks 110th (3.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 2.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Matadors have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (7.1 below their season average).