San Diego Toreros at BYU Cougars Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The BYU Cougars (18-12, 10-5 WCC) welcome the San Diego Toreros (18-12, 7-8 WCC) to Marriott Center as the regular season comes to an end. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

San Diego Toreros at BYU Cougars Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Cougars got blown out by the second-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 102-68, while the Toreros edged the San Francisco Dons, 91-90.

The Toreros had a great turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 17.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.581 (above their season average of 0.531). BYU, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.484 vs. 0.614). TJ Haws played a key role for BYU with 18 points and eight assists. San Diego received a boost from Isaiah Pineiro, who contributed 28 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Haws led the Cougars to an 88-82 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 35 points. The Cougars’ 8.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Toreros, who had a mark of 22.8.

BYU should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. BYU ranks 17th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while San Diego forces the 99th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).

San Diego Toreros at BYU Cougars Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • San Diego ranks 40th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while BYU ranks 214th (36.3).
  • The Cougars rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Toreros rank 66th (2.9).
  • BYU averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 129th in the nation. San Diego ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
  • The Toreros rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Cougars rank 163rd (13.6).
  • San Diego ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while BYU ranks 121st (21.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Toreros have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. For the season, San Diego has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average).