Boston Terriers vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

Betting on today’s Terriers and Toreros game? Catch the action at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA, as the Toreros hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on None. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and San Diego is favored by -1.5 vs. Boston.

BOSTON TERRIERS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Diego Toreros -1.5

This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.

WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Toreros.
• Not only will San Diego pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Does Boston Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games

Boston dropped their season opener to Northeastern on Monday, losing 80-72 at home. The Terriers entered the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.

Boston led 39-38 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 42 points while scoring only 33. Improving their defense will be key as they look to bounce back in their next game.

Boston’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, dishing out 16 assists as a team.

LA Pratt led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three and shooting 69.2% overall. Harold Woods and Malcolm Chimezie were both efficient, shooting 75%, while William Kermoury connected on 85.7% of his shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.

Boston’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting. They allowed 29 field goals on 62 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. Boston also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 5 free throws.

Can the Toreros Grab a Win at Home?

San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games

The Toreros dropped a close one at home, losing 68-67 to Rider on Wednesday. San Diego, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

San Diego led 35-32 at halftime but were outscored 36-32 in the second half. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 148-point O/U line.

San Diego’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 64.7% of their free throws.

Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 24 points on 57.9% shooting, while T.J. Weeks Jr. added 19 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep. The Toreros grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists in the game.

San Diego’s defense held their opponent to 68 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 63 attempts.

From three-point range, the Toreros gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 11/17 from the free-throw line, shooting 64%.