Long Beach St. 49ers vs UC Davis Aggies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The fourth-seeded Long Beach State Beach and the second-seeded UC Davis Aggies are set to compete in the Big West Conference Tournament finals following wins in the semifinals. The Beach secured a victory over UC Irvine, while the Aggies defeated Hawaii. UC Davis is currently favored to win by 2 points, with the betting line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: 49ers +110 | Aggies -130

Spread: 49ers +2 (-110) | Aggies -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Davis will win straight-up is 57%.

Long Beach St. 49ers

The Long Beach State Beach recently secured a notable 83-79 victory over top-seeded UC Irvine Anteaters, with a strong first half performance where they scored 47 points. The team exhibited impressive shooting skills, with a 45.0% field goal percentage, 38.9% from the 3-point line, and 25 successful free-throw attempts. Junior forward Aboubacar Traore stood out with 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and one steal. However, the defense was slightly lacking as UC Irvine managed to shoot 49.2% overall. In terms of season statistics, Long Beach State ranks 67 in offense, averaging 77.85 points per game, and #292 in defense, allowing 75.88 points per game. With a power ranking of 260, the team is holding a 20-14 record this season. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 44.94%, a free-throw percentage of 70.75%, and a 3-point percentage of 30.73%. Defensively, they allow 43.39% field goals, 71.84% free throws, and 34.80% 3-pointers. The team excels in rebounding, averaging 38.29 rebounds per game, and defensive assists, but needs improvement in turnovers and defensive assists. Overall, Long Beach State has been performing well offensively but needs to shore up their defense for future games.