The Boise State Broncos (2-2) will travel to the Spanos Center to meet the Pacific Tigers (5-2). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Boise State Broncos vs. Pacific Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Coppin State Eagles 64-60, while the Broncos beat the BYU Cougars 72-68.
Boise State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.307) and a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 13.1). BYU had marks of 0.068 and 12.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Tigers, on the other hand, held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 24.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.218). Jahlil Tripp was a key piece for Pacific with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Boise State, meanwhile, received a boost from Derrick Alston, who put up 26 points and 11 rebounds.
The Broncos won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 83-71. One of Boise State’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 31 trips to the line, while Pacific went 28 times.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Pacific ranks 316th in possessions per game (66.2) and Boise State is 276th (67.4) dating back to last season. Also, the upper-echelon offense of the Broncos ranks 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.536), while the Tigers have been 43rd-worst in the country at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.528).
Boise State Broncos at Pacific Tigers ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Boise State ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Pacific ranks 165th (3.4).
- The Broncos rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Tigers rank 73rd (5.7).
- Pacific ranks 269th in rebounds per game (33.3) while Boise State ranks 311th (31.6).
- The Broncos rank 180th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Tigers rank 305th (17.7).
- Pacific ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Boise State ranks 139th (12.8).
