A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the UC Riverside Highlanders (7-4) when they welcome the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (5-2) to Student Recreation Center. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Odds
In their last game, the Highlanders fell to the Washington State Cougars, 70-56, while the Lumberjacks were victorious over the Utah Valley Wolverines, 79-73.
The Lumberjacks forced 19 turnovers and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.525 vs. 0.483). UC Riverside, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.511 vs. 0.482). UC Riverside was led by Angus McWilliam, who finished with 13 points and six rebounds. Brooks DeBisschop played a key role for Northern Arizona with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
UC Riverside should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Highlanders rank seventh in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.501), while Northern Arizona is 155th in effective field goal percentage (0.508).
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. UC Riverside Highlanders Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Riverside ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Northern Arizona ranks 208th (24.4).
- The Highlanders rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Lumberjacks rank 52nd (2.9).
- The Highlanders rank 18th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while the Lumberjacks rank 192nd (14.4).
- UC Riverside ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Northern Arizona ranks 148th (35.6).
