Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Towson vs UC Irvine NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lethbridge.
Towson vs UC Irvine Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Anteaters? Tip off is at at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB. The over/under for this game is set at 129.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored by -9.5 against Towson in a non-conference matchup.
Towson vs. UC Irvine Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Towson Tigers at UC Irvine Anteaters
- Where: Lethbridge at VisitLethbridge.com Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds UCIRV -9.5, TOWS +340 | UCIRV -440 O/U 129.5
Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Exceed Expectations on the Road?
Towson dropped a 67-63 decision to Kennesaw State on Friday, November 29th, in a game where they were -3 favorites at home. The Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.
After trailing 35-29 at halftime, Towson tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points. However, they only managed to score 29 points themselves, unable to complete the comeback.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Towson struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 17.9% from three-point range in their last game, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they managed to hit 8 of 12 free throws, good for 66.7%.
On the boards, the Tigers grabbed 25 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Jamil Miller led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Adrian Wooley added 16 points on 7 of 10 shooting in just 22 minutes.
Tigers Team Defense
Despite Towson's defensive effort, they couldn't stop the Tigers from scoring 67 points. Towson held them to 33% shooting, with the Tigers making 25 of their 75 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Tigers struggled, hitting just 5 of 28 threes for 17%. They also went 8/12 from the free-throw line, shooting 66%. Towson gave up 25 offensive rebounds in the game.
Anteaters Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored UC Irvine?
UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games
UC Irvine improved to 5-2 on the season with a 51-39 win over Kent State on Friday, November 29th. Playing at home, the Anteaters were -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The game was low-scoring, with a total of 90 points, well below the O/U line of 136.5.
UC Irvine took control early, leading 23-16 at halftime. They added 28 points in the 2nd half while holding Kent State to 23 points after the break.
Anteaters Offense Breakdown
UC Irvine struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.9% from the field and 13.3% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, but they did manage to connect on 86.4% of their free throws, going 19 for 22 from the line.
Bent Leuchten was a bright spot for the Anteaters, scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in 28 minutes, shooting 66.7% from the field. UC Irvine finished with 11 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Anteaters Team Defense
UC Irvine's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 39 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Anteaters were especially effective at defending the three, allowing only 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate.
Inside the arc, UC Irvine limited their opponent to 40% shooting, with 13 made two-point shots on 32 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws at an 86% rate. The Anteaters gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Tigers vs Anteaters Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Towson has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 62 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- UC Irvine has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 79 points per game while allowing 66. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Towson has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
- The Anteaters have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Towson vs UC Irvine Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Towson +9.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.