The California Baptist Lancers (4-4) and their sensational offense head to UC Irvine to take on the Anteaters (5-4) and their superb defense. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
California Baptist Lancers at UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Anteaters dismantled the Eastern Michigan Eagles 77-56, while the Lancers beat the UC Riverside Highlanders 79-67.
California Baptist played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 28.5) and a free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.275). For those same stats, UC Riverside was 17.1 and 0.278, respectively. The Anteaters, meanwhile, had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.517) and held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.4 (below their season average of 40.1). UC Irvine’s Collin Welp led the way, recording 31 points and six rebounds. California Baptist rallied around Milan Acquaah, who had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
The Anteaters won the lone game between these two teams last year, 69-66. UC Irvine had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 17.8). California Baptist, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 25.6).
The high-octane offense of UC Irvine will battle against the mid-tier defense of California Baptist. Dating back to last season, the Anteaters rank 81st in offensive efficiency, while the Lancers are 214th in defensive efficiency. The Anteaters should have the advantage on that end of the court.
California Baptist at UC Irvine ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- California Baptist ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while UC Irvine ranks 278th (18.8).
- The Anteaters rank 199th in steals per game (5.9) while the Lancers rank 281st (4.6).
- California Baptist is 39th in the country with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while UC Irvine is 50th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Anteaters rank 15th in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Lancers rank 158th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- UC Irvine ranks 136th in assists per game (13.5) while California Baptist ranks 243rd (11.8).