The Long Beach State 49ers (3-8) will attempt to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Pacific Tigers (7-4) at Spanos Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. Pacific Tigers ATS Prediction
The 49ers are trying to rebound after their 91-80 loss to the No. 21 UCLA Bruins in their last game. UCLA’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Long Beach State. The Bruins had a rate of 0.563, while the 49ers posted a mark of 0.484. Deishuan Booker was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Tigers played, they were victorious over the SIUE Cougars, 74-65. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 14.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.367 vs. 0.232). Lafayette Dorsey was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field.
The aggressive Pacific offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Tigers currently rank 28th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.321, while Long Beach State ranks 240th in FTA rate allowed (0.252). Contrasting paces will be on display in this matchup. The up-tempo 49ers rank 18th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Tigers rank 296th.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. Pacific Tigers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Long Beach State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Pacific ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Long Beach State ranks 283rd (41.1).
The Tigers rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while the 49ers rank 239th (9.8).
Pacific averages 1.6 blocks per game, which ranks 103rd in the NCAA. Long Beach State ranks 194th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
The 49ers rank 206th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Tigers rank 288th (19.2).
Pacific ranks 211th in assists per game (11.7) while Long Beach State ranks 232nd (11.3).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 8.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
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