The nation’s top scoring team will be at home in McCarthey Athletic Center, when the fourth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (20-2, 7-0 WCC) challenge the San Diego Toreros (15-7, 4-3 WCC). The game will air on ROOT SPORTS at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
San Diego Toreros at Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs won big over the BYU Cougars 93-63, while the Toreros beat the San Francisco Dons 67-63.
The Toreros made 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and held the Dons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.546). Meanwhile, Gonzaga dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.593) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 32.4). For those same stats, BYU had marks of 0.415 and 22.0, respectively. Gonzaga was lifted by Brandon Clarke, who finished with 23 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah Pineiro played a key role for San Diego with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Gonzaga won 77-72. Gonzaga was effective at getting and making free throws. The Bulldogs made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Toreros were 17-20 (85.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Gonzaga should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Gonzaga ranks sixth in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.6 percent), while San Diego forces the 99th-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent). Additionally, the Toreros rank 58th in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while the Bulldogs rank ninth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.439).
San Diego Toreros vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (40.0) while San Diego ranks 191st (34.9).
- The Bulldogs rank eighth in blocks per game (5.5) while the Toreros rank 103rd (3.3).
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in assists per game (18.9) while San Diego ranks 41st (15.7).
- The Bulldogs rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Toreros rank 121st (6.6).
- San Diego ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Gonzaga ranks 122nd (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Toreros’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 7.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 89.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
