Idaho Vandals vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Planning on watching today’s Vandals and Toreros game? Catch the action at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA, as the Toreros hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have San Diego as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.

IDAHO VANDALS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Idaho Vandals +1.5

This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vandals.
• Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Vandals Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games

The Vandals fell to Southern Utah 82-67 on Saturday, November 23rd. Idaho, who were +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this home loss. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 145.

Idaho struggled early, trailing 42-25 at halftime. They improved in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 40, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.

In their last game, Idaho put up 67 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 43.8% mark from three-point range, hitting 7 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 10 of 12 shots, good for 83.3%.

Jamir Simpson led the way with 21 points, shooting 56.2% overall and hitting 2 of 5 from deep. Dominique Ford and Kyson Rose each added 14 points, with Ford knocking down 4 of 6 threes. Jack Payne contributed 12 points, going 2 for 2 from beyond the arc.

Idaho’s defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 25 of 57 shots. From two-point range, they allowed 18 of 41 shooting, also at 43%.

From beyond the arc, Idaho’s opponents connected on 7 of 16 threes, shooting 43%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, an 83% rate. Idaho gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Will San Diego Find a Way to Win at Home?

San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games

San Diego dropped a 72-67 decision to Southern Utah on Friday, November 22nd. The Toreros, who were +1.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this home game.

San Diego trailed 32-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 40-37. The game’s combined 139 points fell short of the 151-point O/U line.

San Diego struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit only 52.2% of their free throws.

Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 27 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Jamir Simpson added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from three. Dominique Ford contributed 17 points, making 4 of 11 from long range.

San Diego’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field, hitting 25 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.

From three-point range, San Diego’s defense held their opponents to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 12, shooting 52%. San Diego gave up 12 offensive rebounds.