The San Diego Toreros (17-11, 6-7 WCC) wrap up their home schedule at Jenny Craig Pavilion against the Saint Mary’s Gaels (18-10, 9-4 WCC). The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Saint Mary’s Gaels at San Diego Toreros Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Toreros beat the Portland Pilots 63-52, while the Gaels had no trouble getting past the Pacific Tigers 58-32.
The Gaels held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.229 (below their season average of 0.493) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.5 (below their season average of 27.3). The Toreros, on the other hand, held the Pilots to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.8 (below their season average of 21.5). The Pilots also had a turnover percentage of 20.6 (above their season average of 17.4). Isaiah Pineiro played well for San Diego, recording 22 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jordan Ford fueled Saint Mary’s with 28 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Malik Fitts led the Gaels to a 76-59 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. Saint Mary’s out-rebounded San Diego. The Gaels had 12 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Toreros had four and 29, respectively.
Second-chance points might be rare for San Diego in this meeting. The Toreros rank 289th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Saint Mary’s ranks 16th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent). Ball security should be an advantage for the Gaels. They rank 26th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent). Conversely, the Toreros force the 99th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.0 percent).
Saint Mary’s at San Diego Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Diego ranks 45th in assists per game (15.4) while Saint Mary’s ranks 260th (10.6).
- The Gaels rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Toreros rank 25th (31.4).
- Saint Mary’s is fourth in the nation with 17.0 three pointers allowed per game while San Diego is 11th with 18.0 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Gaels rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Toreros rank 148th (6.7).
- San Diego ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Saint Mary’s ranks 97th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
- The Gaels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 8.5 for the season.
