UC Davis at Washington State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 12/2/2017

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Friel Court

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The UC Davis Aggies travel to Friel Court to play the Washington State Cougars on Saturday, December 2, 2017. The opening line for this game has Washington State as 6 point favorites.

UC Davis comes into this game with an overall record of 4-2. They currently have a point differential of 4.2 as they are averaging 66.2 points per game while giving up 62.0 per contest. Washington State has an overall mark of 6-0. They are averaging 82.7 points per contest and giving up 73.5, which is a point differential of 9.2.

Valuable UC Davis Aggies Betting Trends

The UC Davis Aggies are 4-0 against the spread this season

The UC Davis Aggies are 1-4 against the over/under this year

Important Washington State Cougars Betting Trends

The Washington State Cougars are 5-0 against the spread this season

The Washington State Cougars are 2-3 against the over/under this year

Key UC Davis Aggies Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Washington State Cougars Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Chima Moneke averages 21.8 points per game while playing 33.5 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 11.3 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is at 65%. Siler Schneider averages 12.7 points per game in 31.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.8 assists per contest and 2.7 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 63%.

Player Spotlight

Robert Franks averages 18.5 points per game while playing 32.2 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 6.7 rebounds per game and has 3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is at 89%. Malachi Flynn averages 17.7 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 4 rebounds per contest and 4.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 77%.

Useful Team Statistics

UC Davis averages 66.2 points per contest this season, which ranks them 316th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 4.2 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 177th. Behind the arc they shoot 38%, which is good for 87th in the country. They average 32.0 rebounds per game and 10.8 assists per game, which ranks them 324th and 330th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 169th with 13.7 per game. The Aggies allow 62.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 30th in Division 1. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 27% average from behind the arc, ranking them 75th and 21st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 34.7 rebounds a game which ranks 164th and they give up 10.8 assists per contest, which puts them in 56th place in college basketball. They force 15.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 236th in the nation.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington State is 69th in the country with 82.7 points per game this year. They are 131st in D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 9.2. They shoot 42% from 3-point range, which is good for 30th in college basketball. They are 149th in the nation in rebounding with 37.5 boards per game, and 75th in assists per contest with 16.2. The Cougars are 256th in turnovers per game with 12.5. The Cougars surrender 73.5 points per contest, which ranks them 206th in the country. Their defense allows a 43% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 155th and 132nd in those defensive statistics. They rank 244th with 14.3 assists allowed per contest and 269th with 38.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Cougars are 105th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.0 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Aggies are 265th in the nation in offensive rating with 99, and their defensive rating of 92.8 is ranked 73rd. In terms of pace they are 327th in the country with 66.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 220th. As a team they are 213th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 28% of their shots, ranking 325th in Division 1. UC Davis is 86th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 19.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 45%, which is 57th in the nation.

Advanced Statistics

Washington State is 252nd in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 187th in the nation. The Cougars are 79th in the country in offensive rating with 112.2, and their defensive rating of 99.8 is ranked 187th. In terms of pace they are 157th in Division 1 with 72.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 57% is 44th. As a team they are 46th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 51% of their shots, ranking 8th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's UC Davis/Washington State college basketball game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington State -6

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