A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the UC Irvine Anteaters (13-9, 5-1 BigWst) when they square off against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (8-14, 3-4 BigWst) at Bren Events Center. Action gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Cal State Fullerton Titans at UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Odds
In their last game, the Anteaters beat the UC Davis Aggies, 80-65, while the Titans lost a close one to the Cal Poly Mustangs, 101-100.
The Anteaters held the Aggies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.4 (below their season average of 24.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.505). Cal State Fullerton, meanwhile, held Cal Poly to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 23.0). UC Irvine was lifted by Collin Welp, who finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jackson Rowe played a key role for Cal State Fullerton with 32 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Welp led the Anteaters to a 74-61 victory. He registered a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Anteaters’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Titans. UC Irvine had a rate of 35.9, while Cal State Fullerton posted a mark of 25.0.
UC Irvine figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Anteaters rank 20th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.438), while Cal State Fullerton is 247th in effective field goal percentage (0.486). Additionally, put-back points could be few and far between for the Titans. They rank 330th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.0 percent, while the Anteaters are 50th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.5 percent).
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UC Irvine ranks 16th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 217th (33.7).
- The Anteaters are 45th in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while the Titans are 50th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Anteaters rank 67th in assists per game (14.5) while the Titans rank 229th (11.4).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 221st in three pointers attempted per game (19.2) while UC Irvine ranks 256th (17.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Titans have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Cal State Fullerton has lost by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
