The Pacific Tigers (9-3) will be at home in the Spanos Center when they go head-to-head against the CSUN Matadors (2-9). The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
CSUN Matadors vs. Pacific Tigers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tigers dismantled the Long Beach State Beach, 65-46, while the Matadors fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 71-62.
Pacific dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.518 (below their season average of 0.522) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (below their season average of 35.1). Long Beach State was 0.343 and 31.7, respectively, for those same stats. CSUN, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 16.3). Jahlil Tripp played a key role for Pacific with 15 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, CSUN was led by Elijah Harkless, who finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
The Tigers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 79-77. The Tigers’ 35.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Matadors, who had a mark of 24.2. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Pacific could dominate the offensive glass in this showdown. The Tigers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 27th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.1 percent. Meanwhile, CSUN ranks 332nd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 66.5 percent. Furthermore, the 281st-ranked offense of the Matadors (offensive efficiency of 97.7) will face off against the 17th-ranked defense of the Tigers (defensive efficiency of 86.9).
CSUN Matadors vs. Pacific Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Pacific ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (8.4) while CSUN ranks 246th (18.5).
- The Tigers rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Matadors rank 149th (4.0).
- Pacific ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while CSUN ranks 81st (6.0).
- The Tigers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (25.8) while the Matadors rank 242nd (39.3).
- Pacific ranks 105th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while CSUN ranks 269th (28.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Matadors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 13.5 for the season.