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UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside
The UC Irvine Anteaters will travel to SRC Arena to take on the UC Riverside Highlanders in a Big West Conference (10:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+). The Anteaters would love nothing more than a win in this game a they are currently on a two-game losing streak. On Saturday UC Irvine lost to the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors 72-67. Meanwhile, the Highlanders will look to add to their four-game losing streak in this game. On Thursday UC Riverside defeated the Rainbow Warriors 54-52. The Highlanders have now won four of their last five games.
UC Irvine Basketball
With an 20-10 record on the season and an 13-5 record in conference play, the Anteaters are in first place in the Big West standings. UC Irvine has good on the road this season as they are 8-6 as the away team. Look to see if they can pick up another win on the road when they travel to take on the Highlanders.
The Anteaters have not really gotten production from their players this season. They only have two players averaging double-digit points on the season. UC Irvine is led by junior guard Dawson Baker who leads the team in points. Baker is averaging 15.8 points a game on the season. He has gotten help junior guard guard DJ Davis who is averaging 15.2 points a game this season.
In their loss against Hawai’i on the road, Davis did everything he possibly could to try and give the Anteaters the win. He finished with 27 points as he shot 6-11 from the three-point line. Baker also had a great game finishing with 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. In the loss, UC Irvine shot 39.4% from the floor and 44.4% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Anteaters are averaging 75.9 points a game on the season. Defensively, UC Irvine has been allowing teams to score an average of 67.5 points a game on the season. Look to see if their defense can give the Highlanders offense trouble in this game.
UC Riverside Basketball
With an 20-10 record on the season and an 13-5 record in conference play, the Highlanders are in first place in the Big West standings. UC Riverside has been great at home this year. The Highlanders are a 9-3 when playing in SRC Arena this season. Look to see if they can continue their dominance at home this year when the Anteaters come to visit them.
UC Riverside has gotten production from their players this season. They have four players averaging double digit points a game this season. Senior guard Zyon Pullin has been great this year for the Highlanders as he leads the team in points and assists. Pullin is averaging 17.8 points and 4.2 assists a game on the season. Also, senior guard Flynn Cameron has been great as he is averaging 12.5 points a game this season.
In their win against Hawai’i on the road, Pullin led the way finishing with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Freshman forward Lachlan Olbrich finished with a double-double scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. In the win, UC Riverside shot 35.9% from the floor and 17.6% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Highlanders are averaging 72.3 points a game on the season. Defensively, UC Riverside has been allowing teams to score an average of 68.7 points a game on the season. Look to see if their offense can give the Anteaters defense problems.
UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: UC Riverside -1.5
- Over/Under: 146
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside Trends
– UC Irvine is 7-7 ATS on the road this year.
– UC Riverside is 6-5 ATS at home this year.
– The Anteaters are 8-10 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Highlanders are 11-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Anteaters are 3-5 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Highlanders are 12-7 ATS following a win this year.
UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside Prediction
I love the Highlanders int his game at home. Both of these teams are close and our tied for first place in the Big West Conference. You have to lean towards the Highlanders because they are at home. UC Riverside also has more offesnive weapons than the Anteaters. I think that makes the difference in this close game. I think the Highlanders win this game 86-81.
UC Irvine vs UC Riverside Pick: The UC Riverside cover the spread (-1.5).
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