The California Baptist Lancers (2-2) battle against the UAPB Golden Lions (0-4) in the at Jack Stephens Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
California Baptist Lancers vs. UAPB Golden Lions ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last outing. The Golden Lions fell to the Massachusetts Minutemen, 92-60, while the Lancers were defeated by the sixth-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack, 90-55.
California Baptist forced Nevada into a turnover percentage of 14.0 (above their season average of 10.7) while UAPB did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (15-20; 75.0 percent). UAPB’s Martaveous McKnight led the way, putting up 27 points. California Baptist received a boost from Milan Acquaah, who finished with 12 points and five assists.
Second-chance points could be scarce for UAPB in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, the Golden Lions rank 322nd in offensive rebounding percentage (23.7 percent), while California Baptist ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.4 percent). Furthermore, the Lancers have committed the 11th-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.0 percent), while the pesky defense of the Golden Lions has caused the 19th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.3 percent).
California Baptist vs. UAPB Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UAPB, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- California Baptist ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.8) while UAPB ranks 281st (19.1).
- The Golden Lions rank 89th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Lancers rank 280th (2.0).
- California Baptist ranks 84th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while UAPB ranks 261st (14.6).
- The Lancers rank 60th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Golden Lions rank 318th (29.6).
- California Baptist ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UAPB ranks 266th (7.8).
