Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
The Thunderbirds and Toreros are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Toreros will host the game at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. Southern Utah is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against San Diego. The game’s over/under currently sits at 151 points.
SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS 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 22nd.
WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 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 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Does Southern Utah Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games
Southern Utah fell 76-72 to Loyola Chicago on Tuesday, November 19th. Despite being +15 point underdogs on the road, the Thunderbirds kept it close, covering the spread.
After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Southern Utah scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 148 narrowly went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.
Southern Utah’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 81.5% of their free throws, going 22-for-27 from the line.
Jamir Simpson led the way with 28 points, shooting 55.6% overall, while Dominique Ford added 18 points, hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Des Watson contributed 12 points and 4 assists, and Kymany Houinsou chipped in 11 points, making his only three-point attempt and grabbing 6 rebounds.
Southern Utah’s defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 42% shooting, with the other team hitting 18 of 42 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Southern Utah’s defense saw the opposition connect on 8 of 18 attempts, good for 44%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 for 72%. Southern Utah allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Will the Toreros Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games
The Toreros dropped their latest game 78-66 to Idaho State on Saturday. San Diego, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.
San Diego found themselves down 36-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, as they were outscored 42-40 in the 2nd half. Despite putting up 40 points after the break, their defense couldn’t slow down Idaho State enough to mount a comeback.
San Diego struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 19.2% from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to convert 89.5% of their free throws, going 17 for 19 from the line.
Kody Clouet and Isaiah Griffin each scored 15 points, while Santiago Trouet added 14 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Evan Otten also contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots.
San Diego’s defense held their opponent to 78 points, even while allowing them to shoot 89% from the free-throw line, where they made 17 of 19 attempts. From the field, the opposing team shot 36%, connecting on 22 of 60 attempts.
San Diego gave up 17 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, the opponent struggled, hitting just 5 of 26 threes for 19%. The Toreros also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.