California Riverside at UC Santa 1/25/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 01/24/2020 at 9:56 PM ET

The Highlanders are heading into the game here after getting a big time 33 point win over Cal Poly. The win allowed the UC Riverside team to improve to a 3-2 record in the Big West, but when it comes to their overall play the Highlanders are sitting on a 13-8 record.

The offense for the Highlanders has not been that strong of a force scoring only 66.7 points a game this year. The defense has been the great part of the Highlanders game giving up only 61 points per game. The Highlanders have ended up getting a decent 37.5 boards per game so far, but have managed to get 13.2 assist a game.

The Gauchos are heading into the game here with a position that is towards the bottom of the Big West standings. The Gauchos have posted a 1-3 record in the Big West. However, overall, the UC Santa Barbara team is not that bad with a 12-7 record. The last game on the court for the Gauchos was a 83-75 loss.

Offensively the Gauchos have done decent with 72.1 points a game being scored. The defense for the Gauchos have allowed a total of 66.7 points a game. The Santa Barbara team has pulled down 35.4 boards per game, but have not really fooled people on who would be shooting with 13.5 assist a game.

    The game here will definitely be a challenge for the Gauchos. Look for the Gauchos to have some problems in the game here as the Highlanders have a good defense that can shut down quite a few of the opponents offensive threats. Look for the Highlanders defense to make the difference in the game here as the Highlanders bring home a road win. Final Score Prediction, UC Riverside Highlanders win in upset but grab the points just in case 68-64.

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