The San Diego Toreros (19-13) face off against the Portland State Vikings (20-13) in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Portland State Vikings at San Diego Toreros ATS Prediction
In the Vikings’ last matchup, they were topped by the Eastern Washington Eagles, 78-72. Eastern Washington made 10 of their 19 three pointers (52.6 percent). Portland State, meanwhile, was 5-21 (23.8 percent). Deante Strickland had a good game for Portland State, finishing with 12 points and six rebounds.
The Toreros defeated the Hartford Hawks in their last game, 88-72. The Toreros, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.5, had a great mark of 32.0 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.691 (above their season average of 0.525). With 14 points and 11 assists, San Diego’s Isaiah Wright had a good outing.
The aggressive San Diego offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Toreros currently rank 35th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.283, while Portland State ranks 318th in FTA rate allowed (0.292). Also, the Vikings rank 59th in offensive efficiency (111.8), while the Toreros rank 49th in defensive efficiency (98.9).
Olin Carter III has averaged 17.2 points over the last five games for San Diego.
Portland State Vikings vs. San Diego Toreros Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks third in assists allowed per game (9.3) while Portland State ranks 254th (15.2).
The Vikings rank 42nd in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Toreros rank 263rd (32.8).
Portland State ranks second in steals per game (9.9) while San Diego ranks 213th (5.3).
The Toreros rank 74th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Vikings rank 203rd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Portland State ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while San Diego ranks 102nd (23.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Vikings’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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