The third-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (24-2, 11-0 WCC), the nation’s top scoring team, will square off against the San Diego Toreros (16-10, 5-6 WCC) at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. San Diego Toreros ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Toreros fell to the BYU Cougars, 88-82, while the Bulldogs beat the Loyola Marymount Lions, 73-60.
The Bulldogs knocked down 21 of their 22 free throws (95.5 percent) and held the Lions to an effective field goal percentage of 0.386 (below their season average of 0.505). San Diego, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent). Isaiah Pineiro played well for San Diego, putting up 20 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Brandon Clarke played a pivotal role for Gonzaga with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Rui Hachimura led the Bulldogs to an 85-69 victory. He scored a game-high 32 points. One of Gonzaga’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 28 free throw attempts, while San Diego had 16.
The offense of San Diego (127th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 107.2) will face off against the top-notch defense of Gonzaga (seventh in the country with a defensive efficiency of 90.9). The Bulldogs figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Bulldogs rank seventh in turnover percentage (14.4 percent), while the Toreros rank 255th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.0 percent).
Gonzaga vs. San Diego Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks 18th in rebounds per game (39.8) while San Diego ranks 188th (34.3).
- The Toreros rank 11th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while the Bulldogs rank 104th (21.3).
- Gonzaga is fifth in the NCAA with 18.7 assists per game while San Diego is 44th with 15.4 assists per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Toreros rank 153rd (6.8).
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while San Diego ranks 133rd (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 87.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
- The Toreros have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, San Diego has defeated opponents by an average of 5.0 points.
