UC Davis takes to the basketball court against UC Riverside on Thursday, hoping to send the Highlanders to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Student Recreation Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the UC Davis Aggies in this one, their betting line was listed as -3.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
UC Davis Aggies vs UC Riverside Highlanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Davis Aggies will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 8-3-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the UC Riverside Highlanders are 7-6 ATS. UC Davis Aggies are 7-5 on betting the total; UC Riverside Highlanders are 5-8.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 171-rated UC Davis Aggies taking on the No. 300-rated UC Riverside Highlanders in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and UC Davis is ranked No. 248 in NCAA basketball at 32.13 per game. Contrast that with UC Riverside's No. 121 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UC Riverside is the No. 253-ranked team in the country at 5.25 per game, while UC Davis rates No. 237 at 6 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UC Irvine was victimized for 20 points and 13 rebounds by Chima Moneke as the Aggies bested the Anteaters 64-53 in college basketball action on Thursday.
UC Riverside got 11 points from DJ Sylvester but lost anyway, 65-57, to UC-Santa Barbara on Saturday at Thunderdome.
Next Betting Matchups
UC Davis at Cal State-Fullerton, Saturday, January 13th
UC Riverside at Long Beach State, Saturday, January 13th