Stanford Cardinal vs UC Davis Aggies Point Spread Picks

The Stanford Cardinal were hoping for an NCAA Tournament bid, but their resume just didn't get them there, settling instead for an NIT bid. That may leave this team a bit flat, and playing a team without any marquee value in their name in Cal Davis, won't fuel the "A" game. That is a dangerous situation against a very competent Cal Davis squad that put together a sharp resume of their own at 25-6. UC Davis is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the nation, and that alone should help them stay in touch here. The Aggies have been an under-the-radar 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games. Stanford has played below the line in their last five games, failing to cover any of them. Grab the points on UC Davis.

Stanford is a powerhouse defensive team, allowing 60 points their previous game in a win over San Diego State. The UNDER is 8-2 in the Cardinal's last 10 Saturday games, plus 5-2 UNDER the total against a team with a winning percentage below .400. They haven't played in 13 days, while Cal Davis has had six straight days off. Cal Davis is not shooting well, riding a 5-game skid, so it won't help to play this Stanford D. Cal Davis is on a 12-5 run UNDER the total and the UNDER is 39-19-3 in the Aggies' last 61 road games. Take the UNDER.

Pac-12 Stanford is getting a lot of support from the oddsmakers, despite a shortfall at home vs. Belmont. The Cardinal is in a vulnerable spot here as they are not a high-scoring team, topping out on the season with an 18-point win. They own just a 2-point cover in four tries when giving doubles. Cal Davis has taken on an aggressive early schedule. Despite the single win on the season, they have played tough when stepping up in class. The Aggies lost at Oklahoma State by just 8, and were beaten by a single point at Nevada. They have managed to stay in touch through their five losses - none by double-digits. The oddsmakers have gone a bit bold with the number here, and the Aggies have shown the ability to hang tough, despite what the record says. Go with UC Davis.