UC Davis (8-7) vs CSU Fullerton (5-11)
Game Info: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9:00 pm (University Credit Union Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: UC Davis -8 — Over/Under: 135.5
The Cal State Fullerton Titans are visiting the UC-Davis Aggies on Thursday, January 9th at the University Credit Union Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UC-Davis Aggies Prediction. We will examine:
The UC-Davis Aggies’ recent form and player performance
The Cal State Fullerton Titans’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-Davis Aggies
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Fullerton Titans
Recent betting trends in games played between Cal State Fullerton Titans and UC-Davis Aggies
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UC-Davis Aggies game
UC-Davis Aggies Preview
The UC-Davis Aggies have a 7-7 record this season and are sitting in 5th place in the Big West. The Aggies are coming off a 61-73 loss to Cal State. The Aggies are 6-6 against the spread, and 4-8 in over/under, while they have a 5-1 home record.
Offensively, UC-Davis is averaging 70.3 points per game, which ranks 290th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.3 points per game (193rd). The Aggies shoot 41.3% from the field (329th) and 31.6% from beyond the arc (289th). The Aggies shoot 72.5% from the free-throw line (154th) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (243rd).
TY Johnson leads UC-Davis in scoring this season, with 20 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Pablo Tamba adds 11.1 points and 5 rebounds. UC Davis will meet Long Beach State, Cal Poly, UC Santa Barbara, and Hawaii after this game.
Cal State Fullerton Titans Preview
The Cal State Fullerton Titans have a 4-11 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 51-90 loss to UC San Diego. The Titans are 4-9-1 against the spread, and 6-8 in over/under while having a 1-7 road record.
Offensively, Cal State is averaging just 63.1 points per game, which ranks just 356th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.1 points per game (235th). The Titans shoot 41.9% from the field (313th) and 27.9% from beyond the arc (355th). The Titans shoot 77.5% from the free-throw line (30th) and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game (338th).
Donovan Oday leads Cal State in scoring with an average of 12.1 points, adding a team-high 5.4 rebounds, while John Mikey Square adds 9 points and 3.8 rebounds.
Why the UC Davis Aggies will win
- Cal State Fullerton has lost each of its last six games against the Big West Conference.
- The home team has won eight of UC Davis’ last nine games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of UC Davis’ last five games.
Why the Cal State Fullerton Titans will win
- UC Davis has lost three of its last four games.
- The road team has won three of Cal State Fullerton’s last four games.
- Cal State Fullerton has won the first half in each of its last three road games against the Big West Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Cal State Fullerton’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of the last five night games between Cal State Fullerton and UC Davis have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UC Davis ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).
- UC Davis ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.9).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (9.1).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks T362nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.5).
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UC-Davis Aggies Prediction
UC-Davis has won their last three meetings against Cal State, but Cal State is 5-3-1 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, UC-Davis won 71-58 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the total. In this Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UC-Davis Aggies Prediction, UC-Davis is coming as -8 home favorites. UC-Davis is better both offensively, scoring 7.2 points more than Cal State, and defensively, allowing 1.8 points less. The Aggies are losing by an average of one point this season, while the Titans are losing by an average of 10 points. The Aggies have an almost perfect 5-1 home record this season, while on the other hand, the Titans are terrible on the road with just 1-7. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the UC-Davis Aggies and lay the points at home.