It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the San Diego Toreros (14-7, 3-3 WCC) welcome the San Francisco Dons (17-3, 5-1 WCC) to Jenny Craig Pavilion. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
San Francisco Dons at San Diego Toreros Free Prediction
In the Dons’ last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the Portland Pilots, 83-61. The Dons had a free throw rate of 0.218 (above their season average of 0.212) and had a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 13.6). With 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Matt McCarthy was the top scorer from either team.
The Toreros defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions in their last matchup, 71-58. The Toreros made 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and held the Lions to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 33.9). Tyler Williams was San Diego’s top scorer with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Toreros won both contests against the Dons last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, San Diego won 64-61. San Diego’s 0.271 free throw rate was their largest strength over San Francisco, who had a mark of 0.128.
It could be a tough matchup for San Diego on the offensive glass. The Toreros are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 265th in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.2 percent. Meanwhile, San Francisco ranks 23rd in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.2 percent.
San Francisco Dons at San Diego Toreros Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Francisco ranks 45th in rebounds per game (38.9) while San Diego ranks 171st (34.8).
The Dons rank ninth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Toreros rank 132nd (6.7).
San Diego ranks 34th in assists per game (16.1) while San Francisco ranks 126th (13.8).
The Toreros rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Dons rank 103rd (3.5).
San Diego allows the 13th-fewest three pointers per game (18.0) while San Francisco ranks 34th (19.3).
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The Dons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 14.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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