The San Diego Toreros (2-2) will travel to the CU Events Center to clash against the 25th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes (1-0). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
San Diego Toreros vs. Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Buffaloes defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 81-71, while the Toreros beat the Weber State Wildcats 71-56.
San Diego played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.125 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.449). For those same stats, Weber State was 0.081 and 0.411, respectively. Meanwhile, Colorado played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 and a free throw rate of 0.231. For those same stats, Arizona State was 14.3 and 0.200, respectively. Tyler Bey played well for Colorado with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Joey Calcaterra had a good game for San Diego, putting up 21 points and five assists.
The Toreros won the only game between these two teams last year, 70-64. One of San Diego’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Buffaloes were just 9-15 (60.0 percent).
The aggressive Colorado offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Buffaloes rank 30th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.278, while San Diego has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 290th-ranked FTA rate of 0.262). Additionally, put-back points could be tough to come by for the Toreros. They rank 310th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.6 percent, while the Buffaloes have been 12th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.7 percent).
San Diego Toreros at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Colorado ranks 59th in rebounds per game (37.9) while San Diego ranks 234th (34.2).
- The Toreros are 23rd in the country with 10.5 assists allowed per game while the Buffaloes are 24th with 10.5 assists allowed per game.
- The Toreros rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Buffaloes rank 116th (21.5).
- San Diego ranks 194th in steals per game (5.8) while Colorado ranks 252nd (5.1).
