The Pacific Tigers (11-3) welcome the Idaho State Bengals (3-5) to Spanos Center. The Tigers will attempt to prolong their six-game winning streak. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Pacific Tigers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Tigers were victorious over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 74-66, while the Bengals were beaten by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 74-68.
Pacific dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 17.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 35.6). For those same stats, UNLV was 20.6 and 32.1, respectively. Idaho State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.500). Pacific’s Justin Moore had a good outing, recording 22 points. Idaho State rallied around Tarik Cool, who put up 21 points and six rebounds.
The Tigers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 83-76. Pacific had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 18.2). Idaho State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Pacific ranks 322nd in possessions per game (66.2) and Idaho State is 268th (68.1) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Idaho State at Pacific Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Pacific ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Idaho State ranks 163rd (14.0).
- The Tigers are 12th in the nation with 3.2 blocks allowed per game while the Bengals are 46th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- Idaho State ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Pacific ranks 49th (5.8).
- The Bengals rank 85th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while the Tigers rank 241st (17.5).
- Pacific ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while Idaho State ranks 77th (33.3).
