The UC Irvine Anteaters (11-9, 3-1 BigWst) welcome the Cal Poly Mustangs (4-14, 1-3 BigWst) to Bren Events Center. The Anteaters look to extend their five-game home winning streak, while the Mustangs try to put an end to their 10-game road losing streak. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Cal Poly Mustangs at UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Anteaters lost to the Long Beach State Beach, 63-56, while the Mustangs lost big to the UC Riverside Highlanders, 97-64.
Cal Poly had a turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 19.7) while UC Irvine had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 vs. 26.7). UC Irvine was lifted by Evan Leonard, who had 14 points and five rebounds. Junior Ballard, meanwhile had a solid performance for Cal Poly, recording 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Anteaters dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, UC Irvine won 110-72. UC Irvine’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Anteaters had 24 offensive rebounds and 57 total rebounds, while the Mustangs had eight and 24, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
UC Irvine could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Anteaters currently rank 22nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.440), while Cal Poly is 292nd in effective field goal percentage (0.473). Furthermore, second chance points figure to be tough to come by for the Mustangs. They rank 336th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.1 percent, while the Anteaters are 48th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.6 percent).
Cal Poly Mustangs at UC Irvine Anteaters Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Irvine ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.7) while Cal Poly ranks 272nd (31.7).
- The Mustangs rank 253rd in three pointers attempted per game (18.3) while the Anteaters rank 258th (17.9).
- Cal Poly allows the 50th-fewest blocks per game (2.8) while UC Irvine ranks 52nd (2.9).
- The Anteaters rank 80th in assists per game (14.3) while the Mustangs rank 245th (9.9).
- UC Irvine ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Cal Poly ranks 157th (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Anteaters’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
