The San Diego Toreros (10-3) will be in the Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena when they go head-to-head against the Drake Bulldogs (9-2). Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Drake Bulldogs vs. San Diego Toreros ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Toreros defeated the Weber State Wildcats 83-66, while the Bulldogs easily got past the Buena Vista Beavers 98-52.
Drake played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.629 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2. For those same stats, Buena Vista put up marks of 0.286 and 25.5, respectively. Meanwhile, San Diego dominated every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.185 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8. For those same stats, Weber State had marks of 0.098 and 22.2, respectively. San Diego received a boost from Isaiah Pineiro, who had 25 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Nick Norton was a key piece for Drake with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Isaiah Pineiro and Olin Carter III have played at a high level over the last five games for San Diego. Pineiro has averaged 0 points, while Carter III has put up 0 points a game during that span.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sharp-shooting San Diego offense ranks 48th in the nation in that metric at 0.554, while the elite Drake defense is ranked 48th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457). Furthermore, put-back points figure to be tough to come by for the Bulldogs. They rank 293rd in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.1 percent, while the Toreros are 25th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.7 percent).
Drake Bulldogs vs. San Diego Toreros Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Diego ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Drake ranks 198th (25.1).
- The Bulldogs allow the 19th-fewest assists per game (10.0) while the Toreros rank 37th (11.0).
- San Diego ranks 152nd in steals per game (5.3) while Drake ranks 166th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- The Toreros rank 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Bulldogs rank 139th (35.5).
- Drake ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while San Diego ranks 127th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Toreros’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 11.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
