The Boise State Broncos (4-7) take on the Pacific Tigers (9-4) at Taco Bell Arena. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Pacific Tigers at Boise State Broncos ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they defeated the SIUE Cougars, 74-65. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 14.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.367 vs. 0.232). Pacific was lifted by Lafayette Dorsey, who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Broncos lost a close one to the Idaho State Bengals in their last game, 72-70. One of Idaho State’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Broncos were just 12-23 (52.2 percent). With 15 points on 6-for-15 shooting, RJ Williams was Boise State’s high scorer.
Second-chance opportunities could be hard to come by for Boise State in this contest. The Broncos currently rank 265th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while Pacific ranks 14th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).
Pacific Tigers vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Pacific ranks 74th (6.1).
The Broncos rank 194th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Tigers rank 230th (18.8).
Boise State is 16th in the nation with 30.4 rebounds allowed per game while Pacific is 18th with 30.5 rebounds allowed per game.
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The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Pacific has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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