The UC Irvine Anteaters hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at The Walter Pyramid against the Long Beach State 49ers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Long Beach State 49ers in this one found them listed as 3-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Anteaters was expected to move the line.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs Long Beach State 49ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Long Beach State 49ers sit at 9-15 (5-14 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UC Irvine Anteaters are currently 13-11 (13-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Long Beach State is 12-7 OU, and UC Irvine is 12-9 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 196-rated Long Beach State 49ers and the No. 14-ranked UC Irvine Anteaters, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and UC Irvine is ranked No. 22 in NCAA basketball at 39.58 per game. Contrast that with Long Beach State's No. 173 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Long Beach State is the No. 194-ranked team in the country at 6.62 per game, while UC Irvine rates No. 161 at 7.08 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UC Irvine got 18 points from Eyassu Worku but lost anyway, 74-65, to UC Davis on Saturday at UC Davis Pavilion.
Long Beach State got 21 points and 21 rebounds from Roschon Prince in a losing cause in their 108-98 loss to Cal State-Northridge on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
UC Irvine home to UC-Santa Barbara, Wednesday, February 8th
Long Beach State at UC Riverside, Thursday, February 9th