The San Diego Toreros (10-3) clash against the Drake Bulldogs (9-2) in the Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Drake Bulldogs vs. San Diego Toreros ATS Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they dismantled the Buena Vista Beavers, 98-52. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.629 vs. 0.286) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 25.5). Drake was led by Nick Norton, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting.
The Toreros defeated the Weber State Wildcats in their last matchup, 83-66. The Toreros had a better free throw rate (0.185 vs. 0.098) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 22.2). Isaiah Pineiro was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field.
Isaiah Pineiro and Olin Carter III have been playing well over the last five games for San Diego. Pineiro has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Carter III has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as San Diego currently ranks 48th in effective field goal percentage (0.554) and Drake is 48th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457). Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 293rd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.1 percent), while the Toreros rank 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent).
Drake Bulldogs vs. San Diego Toreros Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Drake ranks 198th (25.1).
The Toreros rank 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Bulldogs rank 139th (35.5).
Drake ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while San Diego ranks 127th (2.8).
The Bulldogs allow the 19th-fewest assists per game (10.0) while the Toreros rank 37th (11.0).
San Diego ranks 152nd in steals per game (5.3) while Drake ranks 166th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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