The Pacific Tigers (13-12, 3-7 WCC) will be at the Marriott Center to square off against the BYU Cougars (15-10, 7-3 WCC) in a WCC matchup. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Pacific Tigers at BYU Cougars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cougars dismantled the Portland Pilots, 83-48, while the Tigers were beaten by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 78-66.
BYU dominated every facet of the contest. They had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 13.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 24.4). Portland was 25.8 and 22.2, respectively, for those same stats. Pacific, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.494). Yoeli Childs played well for BYU with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jahlil Tripp had a good outing for Pacific, contributing 23 points and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, TJ Haws led the Cougars to a 90-87 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 24 points. BYU was lights out from beyond the arc (11-25; 44.0 percent). Pacific, on the other hand, did a great job of getting and making free throws (31-38; 81.6 percent).
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for BYU in this showdown. The Cougars are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 299th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.8 percent. Meanwhile, Pacific ranks seventh in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.2 percent. Moreover, the Tigers rank second in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.327), while the Cougars rank 270th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.251).
Pacific Tigers at BYU Cougars Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- BYU ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.6) while Pacific ranks 258th (10.3).
- The Cougars rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Tigers rank 101st (3.4).
- BYU ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Pacific ranks 89th (5.9).
- The Tigers rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Cougars rank 221st (36.7).
- BYU ranks 172nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Pacific ranks 272nd (17.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (11.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
