San Diego Toreros at Pacific Tigers ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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The San Diego Toreros (8-15, 1-7 WCC) will be at the Spanos Center to clash against the Pacific Tigers (16-8, 4-4 WCC) in a WCC matchup. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

San Diego Toreros vs. Pacific Tigers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Tigers were victorious over the Loyola Marymount Lions, 62-50, while the Toreros got blown out by the San Francisco Dons, 69-44.

Pacific dominated every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.0 (below their season average of 34.2) and a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.234). Loyola Marymount was 14.3 and 0.093, respectively, for those same stats. San Diego, meanwhile, held San Francisco to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 31.3). Pacific received a boost from Daniss Jenkins, who put up 16 points. Meanwhile, Braun Hartfield had a good outing for San Diego, contributing 11 points and eight rebounds.

The Toreros won the lone game between these two teams last season, 73-64. San Diego’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Pacific. The Toreros had a rate of 0.559 while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.427. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. San Diego has preferred a fast-paced style of play (88th in possessions per game), while Pacific has been more half-court-oriented (292nd in possessions per game).

San Diego Toreros at Pacific Tigers Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Pacific ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (28.0) while San Diego ranks 125th (34.6).
  • The Tigers rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Toreros rank 70th (3.0).
  • The Tigers rank fifth in assists allowed per game (9.1) while the Toreros rank 121st (12.4).
  • San Diego ranks 182nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while Pacific ranks 277th (16.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Pacific has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (7.9 above their season average).