The UC Irvine Anteaters will hit the floor running against the away Pacific Tigers Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Pacific Tigers opened as 7-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Pacific Tigers vs UC Irvine Anteaters Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Irvine Anteaters sport a record of 1-2 and 2-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Pacific Tigers have 1-1 and 1-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 1-2 for the UC Irvine Anteaters and 1-1 for the Pacific Tigers.
The Anteaters - Tigers odds would favor the Anteaters if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UC Irvine is rated No. 71 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Pacific is at No. 253.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UC Irvine's No. 245-ranked scoring average of 64.67 PPG, against a Pacific Tigers defense rated No. 253 and allowing 88.5 PPG. The UC Irvine Anteaters FG% has averaged 39.77% to date this season, more than the Pacific Tigers shooters have managed so far (38.69% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pacific earned a 76-58 victory over Wisconsin-Green Bay on Tuesday, getting 17 points from David Taylor at Spanos Center.
Jaron Martin went off for 26 points and added 4 rebounds but it wasn't enough as California handed UC Irvine a 75-65 defeat at Haas Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Pacific home to Wyoming, Tuesday, November 22nd
UC Irvine at South Dakota State, Friday, November 25th