The CSUN Matadors (3-6) clash with the Pacific Tigers (8-4) at the Matadome. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Pacific Tigers at CSUN Matadors Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they beat 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). Pacific received a boost from Lafayette Dorsey, who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Matadors lost a close one to the New Mexico Lobos in their last outing, 87-84. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Mexico’s largest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, while CSUN had 21. Lamine Diane put together a solid game for CSUN, leading both teams in scoring with 34 points on 15-for-28 shooting.
This game should be a matchup of opposite styles. CSUN ranks 30th in possessions per game (68.9) while Pacific is 219th (67.4) since last season.
Pacific Tigers at CSUN Matadors Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
CSUN ranks seventh in assists per game (13.6) while Pacific ranks 224th (12.1).
The Tigers rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Matadors rank 189th (36.7).
Pacific averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. CSUN ranks 195th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
The Matadors rank 184th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Tigers rank 251st (23.2).
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