The Cal Poly Mustangs (4-14, 0-5 BigWst) will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they square off with the UC Riverside Highlanders (8-14, 2-4 BigWst) at Student Recreation Center. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Cal Poly Mustangs at UC Riverside Highlanders Free Prediction
In the Mustangs’ last game, they were defeated by the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 80-63. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Cal State Fullerton’s largest advantages. They made 35 trips to the line, while Cal Poly went just nine times. Kuba Niziol led Cal Poly in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Highlanders got blown out by the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last game, 82-64. UC Irvine’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over UC Riverside. The Anteaters had a rate of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.492), while the Highlanders posted a mark of 0.449 (below their season average of 0.536). UC Riverside’s Callum McRae put up 10 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Donovan Fields led both teams with 15 points in the first game, in which the Mustangs lost 74-51. The Highlanders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.8 vs. 12.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.103 vs. 0.051).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. UC Riverside ranks 347th in possessions per game (64.4) and Cal Poly is 279th (67.5). Moreover, put-back points figure to be rare for the Mustangs. They rank 266th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.9 percent, while the Highlanders are 51st-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.2 percent).
Cal Poly at UC Riverside Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UC Riverside, ATS Winner – UC Riverside, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UC Riverside ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Cal Poly ranks 248th (38.0).
The Highlanders rank 119th in assists per game (13.8) while the Mustangs rank 214th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
UC Riverside ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while Cal Poly ranks 75th (3.1).
The Highlanders rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Mustangs rank 101st (21.2).
UC Riverside ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Cal Poly ranks 71st (5.8).
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The Mustangs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
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