The UC Irvine Anteaters will hit the floor running against the away Long Beach State 49ers Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UC Irvine Anteaters were listed as -6-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Long Beach State 49ers vs UC Irvine Anteaters Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Irvine Anteaters sport a record of 5-12 and 4-9-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Long Beach State 49ers have 7-10 and 8-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 6-8 for the UC Irvine Anteaters and 9-6 for the Long Beach State 49ers.
The UC Irvine Anteaters sit at No. 204 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Long Beach State 49ers sit at No. 294 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature UC Irvine's No. 10-rated squad against Long Beach State's No. 225-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, UC Irvine rates No. 210 in the country with 6.59 per game, while their foes tonight, the Long Beach State 49ers rank No. 209 nationally with 6.59 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Long Beach State earned a 89-81 victory over Hawaii on Thursday, getting 21 points from Barry Ogalue at The Walter Pyramid.
UC Irvine got 19 points from Eyassu Worku but lost anyway, 64-53, to UC Davis on Thursday at UC Davis Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Long Beach State home to Cal State-Northridge, Wednesday, January 10th
UC Irvine at Cal State-Fullerton, Thursday, January 11th