It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the BYU Cougars (15-10, 7-3 WCC) welcome the Pacific Tigers (13-12, 3-7 WCC) to the Marriott Center. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Pacific Tigers at BYU Cougars ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they were topped by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 78-66. Saint Mary’s won the rebounding battle. The Gaels had 10 offensive rebounds and 31 total rebounds, while the Tigers had five and 19, respectively. Jahlil Tripp led Pacific in scoring with 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
The Cougars dismantled the Portland Pilots in their last matchup, 83-48. The Cougars forced 20 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 24.4). With 17 points and 11 rebounds, BYU’s Yoeli Childs had a good game.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, TJ Haws scored a game-high 24 points and the Cougars beat the Tigers 90-87. He also recorded six assists. BYU’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Pacific. The Cougars had a rate of 0.620 while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.519.
It might be a tough matchup for BYU on the offensive glass. The Cougars rank 299th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent), while Pacific ranks seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent). Moreover, the Tigers are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking second in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.327). The Cougars, meanhwile, rank 270th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.251).
Pacific at BYU Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
BYU ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.6) while Pacific ranks 258th (10.3).
The Tigers rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Cougars rank 221st (36.7).
BYU ranks 172nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Pacific ranks 272nd (17.6).
The Cougars rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Tigers rank 101st (3.4).
BYU ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Pacific ranks 89th (5.9).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (11.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
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