BYU Cougars vs. San Diego Toreros Free Prediction 02/14/19

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The BYU Cougars (16-10, 8-3 WCC) will be at Jenny Craig Pavilion to clash with the San Diego Toreros (16-9, 5-5 WCC) in a WCC matchup. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

BYU Cougars at San Diego Toreros ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Toreros lost a tough one against the Pepperdine Waves, 70-67, while the Cougars were victorious over the Pacific Tigers, 69-59.

BYU dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 13.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 (below their season average of 0.533). For those same stats, Pacific was 17.2 and 0.409, respectively. San Diego, meanwhile, forced Pepperdine into a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 15.4). Isaiah Pineiro played well for San Diego, finishing with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Yoeli Childs fueled BYU with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

The Cougars captured this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last matchup, BYU won 85-79. BYU had a much better turnover percentage (6.7 vs. 18.6). San Diego, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (25-32; 78.1 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for BYU in this battle. The Cougars currently rank 294th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while San Diego ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).

BYU vs. San Diego ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • San Diego ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while BYU ranks 227th (36.8).
  • The Cougars rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Toreros rank 138th (6.6).
  • BYU is 27th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while San Diego is 44th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Toreros rank 12th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while the Cougars rank 132nd (22.0).
  • San Diego ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while BYU ranks 136th (13.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (12.4 below their season average).
  • The Toreros have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, San Diego has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.