The Pacific Tigers (8-3) will travel to The Walter Pyramid to go head-to-head against the Long Beach State Beach (3-6). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Pacific Tigers at Long Beach State Beach Betting Odds
In their last game, the Beach fell to the Penn Quakers, 95-79, while the Tigers won a close one over the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 62-59.
Pacific dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (below their season average of 35.7) and a free throw rate of 0.208 (matching their season average). Cal State Fullerton recorded marks of 16.7 and 0.167, respectively, for those same stats. Long Beach State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 25.3). Long Beach State’s Chance Hunter led the way, contributing 24 points. Pacific, meanwhile, was led by Jahlil Tripp, who finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Tigers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 74-68. Pacific had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 16.7). Long Beach State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.531 vs. 0.474).
The ineffective offense of Long Beach State will face off against the elite defense of Pacific. Since last season, the Beach rank 258th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are sixth in defensive efficiency. The Tigers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Tigers rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 percent), while the Beach rank 317th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.6 percent).
Pacific at Long Beach State ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Pacific ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (29.5) while Long Beach State ranks 288th (38.5).
- The Tigers rank fourth in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while the Beach rank 133rd (3.3).
- Long Beach State ranks 294th in three pointers attempted per game (17.9) while Pacific ranks 307th (17.4).
- The Tigers rank 15th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Beach rank 258th (8.1).
- Pacific ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Long Beach State ranks 240th (14.3).