The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (6-4) will travel to The Walter Pyramid to clash against the Long Beach State Beach (3-8). Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Long Beach State Beach ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Beach were beaten by the USC Trojans, 87-76, while the Thunderbirds barely escaped the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 62-61.
Southern Utah’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over UC Santa Barbara. The Thunderbirds had a rate of 0.490 (below their season average of 0.515), while the Gauchos posted a mark of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.532). Long Beach State, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.501). Long Beach State’s Chance Hunter had a good game, putting up 18 points and six rebounds. Harrison Butler, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Southern Utah with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Beach won the lone game between these two teams last season, 82-71. Long Beach State won the rebounding battle. The Beach had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. 13), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 22) and total rebounds (51 vs. 35). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Long Beach State might have a difficult time scoring as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Southern Utah ranks 18th in defensive efficiency while the Beach rank 299th in offensive efficiency.
Southern Utah at Long Beach State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Long Beach State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southern Utah ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Long Beach State ranks 241st (17.7).
- The Thunderbirds rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Beach rank 196th (23.9).
- Long Beach State ranks 83rd in blocks per game (3.5) while Southern Utah ranks 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Thunderbirds rank 25th in rebounds per game (40.7) while the Beach rank 226th (32.8).
- Southern Utah ranks 39th in steals per game (8.6) while Long Beach State ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (9.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
- The Beach’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 9.3 for the season.
