Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
Looking to win big? The Bengals and Toreros face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Toreros are hosting the game at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and San Diego is favored by -1.5 vs. Idaho State.
IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +1.5
This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bengals.
- Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Bengals Secure a Road Victory?
Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games
Idaho State dropped their season opener to USC, 75-69, on Thursday. Despite being +24 point underdogs, the Bengals kept it close on the road and covered the spread.
Idaho State trailed 38-35 at halftime and were outscored 37-34 in the 2nd half. The combined points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.
Idaho State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They hit 51.5% of their two-point attempts and went 4-for-12 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.
At the free-throw line, the Bengals connected on 76.7%, making 23 of 30 attempts. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Dylan Darling led the team with 22 points and 7 assists, while Josh Cohen added 19 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor.
Idaho State’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 19/36 from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Idaho State held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. The Bengals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 64%.
Do the Toreros Have What it Takes at Home?
San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games
San Diego fell to Portland State 85-76 on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing at home, the Toreros were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 157.
San Diego struggled in the 1st half, trailing 51-33 at the break. They improved in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland State 43-34, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
San Diego’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 threes for 15.4%. They were more effective inside, shooting 48.9% on two-point attempts.
Jaylin Henderson led the way with 23 points, while Keyon Kensie added 20. Steven Jamerson II was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and grabbing 9 rebounds. The Toreros also hit 24 of 34 free throws, shooting 70.6% from the line, and pulled down 11 offensive rebounds.
San Diego’s defense gave up 85 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 41% from the field. They connected on 23 of 47 two-point attempts, good for 48%.
From beyond the arc, San Diego held their opponent to just 2 of 13 shooting, or 15%. They also sent them to the line 34 times, where they hit 24 free throws, a 70% rate.