UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Prediction 12/28/19

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The UC Riverside Highlanders (8-5) will travel to the Save Mart Center to square off against the Fresno State Bulldogs (4-8). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Bulldogs lost a tough one against the San Francisco Dons, 71-69, while the Highlanders were victorious over the San Jose State Spartans, 80-65.

UC Riverside dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9 (above their season average of 26.6) and a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 19.5). For those same stats, San Jose State was 18.6 and 15.1, respectively. Fresno State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.5 (above their season average of 31.3). Orlando Robinson had a good outing for Fresno State, recording 24 points and seven rebounds. UC Riverside was led by Arinze Chidom, who contributed 17 points and eight rebounds.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Fresno State ranks 268th in possessions per game (67.9) and UC Riverside is 320th (65.8).

UC Riverside at Fresno State Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Fresno State ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.2) while UC Riverside ranks 133rd (2.6).
  • The Highlanders are 26th in the nation with 9.8 assists allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 47th with 10.8 assists allowed per game.
  • The Bulldogs rank sixth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while the Highlanders rank 82nd (24.2).
  • UC Riverside ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Fresno State ranks 111th (34.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 4.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (6.7 above their season average).