CSUN Matadors vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The UC Irvine Anteaters (26-5, 14-1 BigWst) welcome the CSUN Matadors (13-18, 7-8 BigWst) to Bren Events Center as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game will air on ESPNU at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

CSUN Matadors at UC Irvine Anteaters ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Anteaters won big over the Cal Poly Mustangs, 110-72, while the Matadors lost a tough one against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 76-74.

UC Irvine played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 60.0 (above their season average of 33.5) and a turnover percentage of 4.3 (better than their season average of 16.0). Cal Poly recorded marks of 19.5 and 7.7, respectively, for those same stats. CSUN, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (9-20; 45.0 percent). UC Irvine’s Max Hazzard had a solid performance, contributing 15 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, CSUN was lifted by Lamine Diane, who recorded 34 points and 13 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Eyassu Worku led the Anteaters to a 74-68 victory. He recorded 17 points. UC Irvine’s 0.224 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over CSUN, who had a mark of 0.050.

The offensive glass could be a major advantage for UC Irvine in this meeting. The Anteaters rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while CSUN ranks 332nd in defensive rebounding percentage (67.3 percent).

CSUN vs. UC Irvine Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UC Irvine, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UC Irvine averages 40.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 10th in the country. CSUN ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
  • The Anteaters rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Matadors rank 111th (6.3).
  • UC Irvine blocks 4.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 41st in the country. CSUN ranks 62nd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • The Anteaters rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while the Matadors rank 215th (14.8).
  • UC Irvine ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while CSUN ranks 152nd (22.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Matadors have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, CSUN has been defeated by an average of 2.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Anteaters have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (7.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.8 points per game (6.7 below their season average).