The Jackson State Tigers (1-4) travel to San Diego to take on the Toreros (4-1) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Jackson State Tigers at San Diego Toreros Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they defeated the Chicago State Cougars, 81-68. The Tigers held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.8 (below the 30.2 mark opponents have averaged against Jackson State this season) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.396). With 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Chris Howell led Jackson State in scoring.
The Toreros defeated the Colorado Buffaloes in their last contest, 70-64. The Toreros made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 34.1). Isaiah Pineiro was the game’s top scorer with 27 points on 9-for-19 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. San Diego ranks 310th in possessions per game (67.0) and Jackson State is 317th (66.6) dating back to last season. Also, the Tigers’ 344th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 92.8) will face a tough challenge against the Toreros’ 39th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 98.0).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
San Diego ranks 68th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while Jackson State ranks 269th (37.3).
The Toreros rank 109th in assists per game (14.4) while the Tigers rank 298th (11.0).
Jackson State ranks 53rd in steals per game (7.3) while San Diego ranks 230th (5.4).
The Toreros rank 76th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Tigers rank 168th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
San Diego is seventh in the country with 16.7 three pointers allowed per game while Jackson State is 28th with 19.0 three pointers allowed per game.
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