The Washington State Cougars (6-0) look to remain unbeaten when they clash against the UC Davis Aggies (4-2) at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 137.5 points with Washington State opening as a 7-point favorite.
UC Davis Aggies vs. Washington State Cougars ATS Prediction
In the Aggies’ last game, they defeated the Northern Colorado Bears, 56-51. UC Davis’ 28.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Northern Colorado, who had a rate of 20.0. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 24.7, while the Bears’ was below their season average of 26.1. UC Davis rallied around Chima Moneke, who was the team’s leading scorer with 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
The Cougars beat the San Diego State Aztecs in their last matchup, 93-86. Washington State made good use of their 25 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 22 of them (88.0 percent). San Diego State, meanwhile, was just 12-20 (60.0 percent). Malachi Flynn was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The offense of Washington State will clash against the elite defense of UC Davis. Dating back to last season, the Cougars rank 219th in offensive efficiency, while the Aggies are 68th in defensive efficiency. The Aggies figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
UC Davis heads into the game with records of 4-2 straight up (SU) and 4-0-1 against the spread (ATS). Of the Aggies’ 5 games that accepted bets, four have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, Washington State is 6-0 SU and 5-0 ATS. Much like UC Davis, games featuring the Cougars also tend to finish under the O/U total (60.0 percent).
UC Davis Aggies at Washington State Cougars ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – UC Davis, ATS Winner – UC Davis, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Washington State ranks 83rd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while UC Davis ranks 242nd (7.0).
The Cougars rank 85th in assists per game (14.9) while the Aggies rank 226th (12.5).
UC Davis ranks 154th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while Washington State ranks 283rd (23.8).
The Aggies rank 130th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Cougars rank 230th (36.5).
Washington State ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while UC Davis ranks 142nd (3.4).
