The Long Beach State 49ers (8-10, 2-0 BigWst) will try to continue their five-game home winning streak when they go head-to-head against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (5-12, 1-2 BigWst), who look to snap their seven-game road losing streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. Long Beach State 49ers Betting Prediction
In the Titans’ last outing, they beat the UC Riverside Highlanders, 69-61. The Titans had a solid free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.227), while the Highlanders had a turnover percentage of 19.9 (above the 15.4 mark opponents have averaged against Cal State Fullerton this season). Cal State Fullerton received a boost from Kyle Allman Jr., who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The 49ers were victorious over the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last matchup, 80-70. The 49ers knocked down 23 of their 27 free throws (85.2 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 7.0 (better than their season average of 18.5). Deishuan Booker was the game’s top scorer with 28 points on 6-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Titans won two out of three contests against the 49ers last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Cal State Fullerton won 76-74. Cal State Fullerton’s 0.560 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Long Beach State, who had a rate of 0.389.
The aggressive Long Beach State offense might be living from the free throw line in this contest. The 49ers currently rank 47th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.282, while Cal State Fullerton ranks 245th in FTA rate allowed (0.248).
Cal State Fullerton vs. Long Beach State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Long Beach State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cal State Fullerton ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.2) while Long Beach State ranks 267th in rebounds allowed per game (40.3).
The Titans rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the 49ers rank 91st (3.3).
Long Beach State ranks 211th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 238th (19.2).
The Titans average 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 152nd in the country. The 49ers rank 173rd in steals allowed per game (8.3).
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The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 0.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 87.2 points per game (11.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
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