Saint Mary’s Gaels at San Diego Toreros ATS Prediction 02/06/20

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The Saint Mary’s Gaels (19-5, 6-3 WCC) will be at Jenny Craig Pavilion to meet the San Diego Toreros (8-16, 1-8 WCC) in a WCC matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Saint Mary’s Gaels at San Diego Toreros Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Toreros lost to the Pacific Tigers, 66-58, while the Gaels lost a close one to the BYU Cougars, 81-79.

Saint Mary’s held BYU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 20.1) while San Diego forced Pacific into a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 16.3). San Diego received a boost from Braun Hartfield, who recorded 27 points and seven rebounds. Malik Fitts fueled Saint Mary’s with 29 points and eight rebounds.

The Gaels dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three games. In the last matchup, Saint Mary’s won 69-62. Making free throws was one of Saint Mary’s’ biggest strengths. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Toreros were 9-12 (75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Getting to the line might be hard to find for San Diego in this matchup. The Toreros currently rank 277th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while Saint Mary’s ranks 55th in FTA rate allowed (0.181).

Saint Mary’s Gaels at San Diego Toreros Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Mary’s ranks first in steals allowed per game (3.9) while San Diego ranks 157th (7.0).
  • The Gaels rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Toreros rank 57th (19.4).
  • The Gaels rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while the Toreros rank 122nd (34.7).
  • Saint Mary’s ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (9.1) while San Diego ranks 115th (12.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Toreros’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 5.2 for the season.