The Long Beach State Beach (0-1) get their home schedule started at The Walter Pyramid against the San Diego Toreros (0-1). The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
San Diego Toreros vs. Long Beach State Beach ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Beach were beaten by the UCLA Bruins, 69-65, while the Toreros lost a tough one against the UC Irvine Anteaters, 76-73.
San Diego had a better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 19.8) while Long Beach State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.443). Long Beach State’s Michael Carter III had a good outing, putting up 20 points. San Diego received a boost from Braun Hartfield, who had 17 points and eight rebounds.
The physical Long Beach State offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Beach rank 29th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.279, while San Diego ranks 306th in FTA rate allowed (0.271).
San Diego vs. Long Beach State Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Long Beach State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- San Diego ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Long Beach State ranks 298th (39.1).
- The Toreros rank 174th in steals allowed per game (6.6) while the Beach rank 261st (7.8).
- San Diego averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. Long Beach State ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Toreros rank 26th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Beach rank 194th (13.5).
- San Diego ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Long Beach State ranks 154th (22.2).
