The Towson Tigers (4-7) battle against the La Salle Explorers (1-10) in the Battle at the Boardwalk at Boardwalk Hall. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Towson Tigers vs. La Salle Explorers Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42. Virginia’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Towson. The Cavaliers had a rate of 7.5, while the Tigers posted a mark of 20.9. Towson’s Brian Fobbs had a good game, recording nine points and six rebounds.
The Explorers fell to the Temple Owls in their last game, 75-67. Temple won the rebounding battle. The Owls had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. five), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 23) and total rebounds (50 vs. 28). With 23 points on 7-for-19 shooting, Isiah Deas was the top scorer from either team.
This game should be a matchup of contrasting paces. La Salle has preferred to play quickly (83rd in possessions per game), while Towson has been slower-paced (305th in possessions per game). Also, the Tigers rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 percent), while the Explorers rank 280th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent).
Towson Tigers vs. La Salle Explorers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
La Salle ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Towson ranks 221st (25.9).
The Tigers rank 94th in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Explorers rank 244th (31.6).
La Salle ranks 191st in assists per game (12.1) while Towson ranks 229th (10.5).
The Tigers are fifth in the country with 1.7 blocks allowed per game while the Explorers are 39th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
La Salle ranks 63rd in steals per game (7.5) while Towson ranks 85th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
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