Idaho vs UC Davis Picks and Prediction – 12/19/2024

On Wednesday, the Idaho Vandals (4-7) face off against the UC Davis Aggies (6-4) at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

UC Davis comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a closely contested battle, UC Davis secured a 69-62 victory against Sacramento State, with Pablo Tamba contributing a notable 18 points to the team's score. This season, the standout performer for the Aggies has been TY Johnson, who is the top scorer, maintaining an impressive average of 20.8 points per game. Following him, Pablo Tamba holds the position of the second-highest scorer on the team, averaging 12.7 points per game this season. On the rebounding front, Niko Rocak has been a key player for UC Davis, leading the team with an average of 7.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, Leo DeBruhl has established himself as the primary facilitator, topping the assists chart with an average of 2.5 assists each game. Over the past five games, the Aggies have managed to score an average of 65.8 points per game. UC Davis is currently riding a three-game winning streak and aims to make it four by defeating Idaho on their home court. Throughout the season, the team has maintained an average scoring rate of 70.1 points per game.

Idaho enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In a decisive 80-56 defeat against UC San Diego, Tyler Mrus stood out by contributing 20 points for the Idaho Vandals. Mrus is currently the top scorer for the team this season, maintaining an impressive average of 12.8 points per game. Right behind him in scoring is Kristian Gonzalez, who contributes an average of 11.1 points per game. On the defensive side, Julius Mims leads the team in rebounding efforts, averaging 5.9 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Kolton Mitchell is the team's primary playmaker, averaging 2.9 assists each contest. Recently, Idaho has struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 74.2 points over their last five matchups. The team is eager to break their current two-game losing streak and secure a win on the road against UC Davis. Collectively, the Vandals boast an average scoring output of 74.2 points per game this season.

Idaho's performance in away games this season has been quite poor, with the team losing four out of their five matches. In stark contrast, UC Davis has demonstrated strong form on their home court, securing victories in three out of four games. Idaho's defensive struggles have been evident in these away games, where they have consistently allowed opponents to score an average of over 80 points. UC Davis is expected to take advantage of Idaho's defensive weaknesses in their upcoming matchup. Final Score Prediction, UC Davis Aggies win and cover, 75-67.