CS Fullerton vs UC Riverside Predictions and Betting Preview
Sportsmemo content contributor Kyle Kargel offers his CS Fullerton vs UC Riverside betting preview in the Big West Conference for Thursday, March 3. At the time of posting, the Titans are a 2-point home favorite against the road Highlanders, with the total sitting at 134.5 points.
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Thursday, March 3 | Big West Conference Betting Notes |
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Point Spread: | CS Fullerton Titans -2 vs UC Riverside Highlanders |
Total: | 134.5 Points |
Game Time: | 11:00pm ET / 8:00pm PT |
Arena: | Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA |
TV: | ESPNU |
CS Fullerton vs UC Riverside Analysis
Both the Titans and Highlanders are coming off tough losses in their last game with CS Fullerton losing to lowly UC San Diego and UC Riverside getting tripped up in double overtime at home to UC Santa Barbara 97-90.
CS Fullerton has made their climb to the top of the Big West standings currently tied with Long Beach State for the top spot.
UC Riverside sits two games out almost mathematically eliminating them from regular season title hopes but still want to finish strong with momentum leading into the Big West Tournament. Each squad plays one more regular season game this Saturday.
Titans Toughen Up Inside
The Titans are a strong 10-3 in conference play with one of those losses coming at UC Riverside 67-54. This game will be in Fullerton but the Titans don’t boast that big of a home court advantage.
Although they’re undefeated at home during conference play KenPom ranks them at having the 344th best home court advantage in the country with Titan Gym only holding 4,000 fans total.
The Titans like to beat their opponents up inside on offense as they rank 66th nationally in percentage of points coming from the two point shot at 55%.
When they don’t get up a two point shot, they’re likely being fouled in which they’re 11th nationally in percentage of points coming from the free throw line at 22.2%.
Only 22.8% of points come from long range which is 348th nationally. Senior forward E.J. Anosike is the powerhouse the Titans go to inside averaging over 16 points per game while shooting over 51% from the field. His 7.7 rebounds per game are also valuable.
Highlanders Tall, But Not Aggressive
Although the Highlanders have been solid this season, they haven’t had a winning streak longer than three games all season.
They sport a top ten team nationally as far as height is concerned which they’ll need to come in handy once again if they hope to defeat CS Fullerton for a second time this season.
What’s fascinating about UC Riverside is that although they provide a ton of height they’re the worst in the country at blocking shots averaging only 1.2 per game.
The Highlanders defense plays right into the hands of CS Fullerton as they allow opponents to score almost 58% of their points inside which is 10th most nationally.
They’ve been without the services of J.P. Moorman II since early January due to injury and could really use his services as we wind down the season. Junior guard Zyon Pullin leads the team in points (13.5 per game) and assists (4 per game).
CS Fullerton vs UC Riverside Prediction
With the revenge factor at play as well as a regular season conference championship hanging in the balance, it feels right to roll with CS Fullerton here.
They’ll look to take advantage of the Highlander’s lack of defensive aggressiveness inside. I think Anosike knows he has to put up more than nine shots like he did last time these two played, only generating 10 points.
Look for him to take advantage early and often netting 15-20 points this time around.
Prediction: CS Fullerton -2
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