UC Davis at Arkansas College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/12/2018

Monday, November 12, 2018

Bud Walton Arena

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The UC Davis Aggies travel to Bud Walton Arena to play the Arkansas Razorbacks on Monday, November 12, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Arkansas as 14.5 point favorites.

UC Davis comes into this game with an overall record of 0-2. They currently have a point differential of -26.5 as they are averaging 49.5 points per game while giving up 76.0 per contest. Arkansas has an overall mark of 0-1. They are averaging 71.0 points per contest and giving up 73.0, which is a point differential of -2.0.

Valuable UC Davis Aggies Betting Trends

The UC Davis Aggies are 0-2-0 against the spread

The UC Davis Aggies are 0-2-0 against the over/under

Important Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 1-0-0 against the spread

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 0-1-0 against the over/under

Key UC Davis Aggies Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Arkansas Razorbacks Injuries

11/11/18 F Daniel Gafford Neck injured last game, is questionable Monday vs UC Davis
11/09/18 G Jordan Phillips Knee is out indefinitely
11/09/18 G Khalil Garland Medical is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Matt Neufeld comes into this contest averaging 9.5 points per game while playing 19.5 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 1.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.0 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 83%. TJ Shorts II averages 9.5 points per game in 29.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.0 assists per contest and 3.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 33% for the year while his free throw percentage is 80%.

Player Spotlight

Daniel Gafford averages 20.0 points per game while playing 33.0 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 12.0 rebounds per game and has 2.0 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 53% and his free throw percentage is at 44%. Isaiah Joe averages 17.0 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 35.0 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.0 rebounds per contest and 2.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 60%.

Useful Team Statistics

UC Davis averages 49.5 points per contest this season, which ranks them 314th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is -26.5 and their shooting percentage is 33% as a team, which has them ranked 338th. Behind the arc they shoot 14% which is good for 349th in the nation. They average 29.0 rebounds per game and 6.5 assists per game, which ranks them 294th and 311th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 137th with 14.0 per game. The Aggies allow 76.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 250th in the country. They also allow a 51% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the arc, ranking them 331st and 140th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 40.0 rebounds a game which ranks 267th and they give up 18.0 assists per contest, which puts them in 317th place in Division 1. They force 10.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 69th in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

Arkansas is 223rd in the country with 71.0 points per game this year. They are 270th in Division 1 in shooting at 41%, while their average scoring margin is -2.0. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 165th in the nation. They are 26th in the NCAA in rebounding with 47.0 boards per game, and 303rd in assists per contest with 8.0. The Razorbacks are 47th in turnovers per game with 18.0. The Razorbacks surrender 73.0 points per contest, which ranks them 212th in D-1. Their defense allows a 31% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 49th and 199th in those defensive statistics. They rank 123rd with 10.0 assists allowed per contest and 340th with 48.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Razorbacks are 176th in country in forcing turnovers with 14.0 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Aggies have an offensive rating of 73.3, which is ranked 310th. They are 264th in college basketball in pace with 67.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 36% is 313th. As a unit they are 298th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 42% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 129th in D-1. UC Davis is 76th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19.2 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Arkansas is 60th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19.9 times per 100 possessions. The Razorbacks have an offensive rating of 88.8, which is ranked 267th. They are 200th in D-1 in pace with 71 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 48% is 228th. As a unit they are 252nd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 49% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 201st in the country.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Arkansas -14.5

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