UC Davis Aggies vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Anteaters. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Anteaters at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big West conference contest is set at 130.5 points, with UC Irvine being favored by -14.5 at home against UC Davis.
UC DAVIS AGGIES VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UC Davis Aggies +14.5
This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Anteaters.
- Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like UC Davis at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will UC Davis Find a Way to Win on the Road?
UC Davis Aggies Recent Game/Games
UC Davis fell to 10-9 on the season after a 60-58 road loss to UC Riverside on Thursday, January 30th. The Aggies were +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 118 came in well below the O/U line of 137.5.
UC Davis led 26-24 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as they were outscored 36-32 in the second half. Despite the loss, the Aggies’ ability to keep the game close against a favored opponent is a positive takeaway.
UC Davis struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 41.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, hindered by a 26.3% performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 19 attempts.
Ty Johnson led the Aggies with 20 points, though he shot just 32% from the field. Connor Sevilla contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes, while Kaleb Smith was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his attempts.
UC Davis held their opponent to 60 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, UC Davis gave up 9 three-pointers on 22 attempts, with the opponent shooting 40%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 7, shooting 58%. UC Davis allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Is It the Anteaters Game to Lose at Home?
UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games
UC Irvine improved to 18-3 on the season with an 80-75 win over Long Beach State on Thursday. The Anteaters were -15 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
Leading 34-32 at halftime, UC Irvine allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points of 155 went over the 139.5 O/U line.
UC Irvine put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, thanks in large part to their 55% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 20 attempts. They also went a perfect 13 for 13 from the free-throw line.
Devin Askew and Devin Tillis each contributed 18 points, with Tillis hitting 4 of 7 threes. Myles Che led the team with 20 points, while TJ Wainwright and Justin Hohn both connected on 3 of 5 from deep. Derrick Michael Xzavierro grabbed 14 rebounds, and Bent Leuchten added 10 boards.
UC Irvine gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 31 of their 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 47% shooting, as the other team went 24/51 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, UC Irvine’s defense saw the opposition make 7 of 20 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 6, shooting 60%. UC Irvine allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.