The San Diego Toreros (5-2) go head-to-head with the Long Beach State 49ers (2-6) at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Long Beach State 49ers at San Diego Toreros Free Prediction
In the 49ers’ last game, they were defeated by the USC Trojans, 75-65. USC’s 0.219 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Long Beach State, who had a mark of 0.143. The Trojans’ mark was above their season average of 0.216, while the 49ers’ was below their season average of 0.263. Ron Freeman had a good game for Long Beach State, recording 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Toreros were beaten by the Ole Miss Rebels in their last outing, 93-86. One of Ole Miss’ biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Toreros were 15-18 (83.3 percent). Isaiah Wright had a good performance for San Diego, leading the team in scoring with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
San Diego could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. Since the 2017-18 season, the Toreros rank 18th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while Long Beach State is 275th in effective field goal percentage (0.493). Opposite paces will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking 49ers rank 51st in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Toreros rank 307th.
Long Beach State 49ers at San Diego Toreros Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
San Diego ranks third in assists allowed per game (9.4) while Long Beach State ranks 272nd (14.9).
The Toreros rank 108th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the 49ers rank 304th (17.8).
San Diego ranks 104th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Long Beach State ranks 272nd (8.0).
The 49ers rank 123rd in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Toreros rank 254th (33.6).
San Diego averages 3.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 90th in the country. Long Beach State ranks 187th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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