The San Diego Toreros (6-7) will square off against the Stanford Cardinal (10-1) at Chase Center. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
San Diego Toreros vs. Stanford Cardinal ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Cardinal defeated the San Francisco Dons 64-56, while the Toreros beat the UC Davis Aggies 58-54.
The Toreros held the Aggies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 23.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.345 (below their season average of 0.529). Stanford, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.245) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.521 (below their season average of 0.571). San Francisco recorded marks of 0.070 and 0.456, respectively, for those same stats. Stanford’s Daejon Davis had a good outing, contributing 18 points. San Diego, meanwhile, was led by Braun Hartfield, who finished with 11 points and six rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Stanford figures to have a significant edge. The Cardinal defense ranks 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.446), while the San Diego offense is ranked 268th in effective field goal percentage (0.478). Moreover, the Toreros, who rank 299th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), will face off against the Cardinal, who rank 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent).
San Diego vs. Stanford ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stanford ranks 48th in steals per game (8.0) while San Diego ranks 149th (5.6).
- The Cardinal rank 20th in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Toreros rank 65th (11.4).
- Stanford ranks 63rd in blocks per game (3.8) while San Diego ranks 72nd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- The Cardinal rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Toreros rank 127th (34.9).
- San Diego ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Stanford ranks 126th (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinal have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Toreros have outscored opponents by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, San Diego has been defeated by an average of 1.4 points.
