The CSUN Matadors (6-9) meet the Yale Bulldogs (8-3) at the Matadome. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Yale Bulldogs vs. CSUN Matadors ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they topped the California Golden Bears, 76-59. Yale’s 0.567 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over California, who had a rate of 0.373. Yale was led by Azar Swain, who finished with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Matadors lost a tough one against the New Mexico Lobos in their last game, 87-84. One of New Mexico’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 29 trips to the line, while CSUN went 21 times. CSUN’s Lamine Diane had a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 34 points on 15-for-28 shooting.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Miye Oni (0 points) has been stellar for the Bulldogs while Diane (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Matadors.
Yale could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sweet-shooting offense goes up against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Bulldogs currently rank 22nd in effective field goal percentage (0.565), while CSUN ranks 285th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.524).
Yale vs. CSUN Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Yale averages 18.7 assists per game, which ranks eighth in the country. CSUN ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Bulldogs rank 28th in rebounds per game (40.5) while the Matadors rank 187th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Yale ranks 130th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while CSUN ranks 246th (18.3).
The Matadors average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (8.3).
CSUN ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.9) while Yale ranks 95th (3.4).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Matadors have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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