Big West Rivals Long Beach State and UC San Diego Set to Face Off at LionTree Arena
The Long Beach State and UC San Diego basketball teams are set to face off on Thursday at LionTree Arena. The game, which will tip off at 7:00 p.m. PT, will be a matchup
Game outlook
The Long Beach State and UC San Diego basketball teams are set to face off on Thursday at LionTree Arena. The game, which will tip off at 7:00 p.m. PT, will be a matchup between two Big West Conference rivals. Long Beach State currently holds a record of 11-5 straight-up (SU), 7-7 against the spread (ATS), and 9-5 over/under (O/U). They have performed well on the road this season, with a 6-2 record both SU and ATS. In Big West play, they have started with a strong 3-1 record. UC San Diego, on the other hand, boasts a record of 9-6 SU, 9-4 ATS, and 5-8 O/U. They have been dominant at home, going undefeated with a 6-1 record SU and a perfect 5-0 ATS. In Big West competition, they have a perfect 3-0 record. Last season, the two teams had an exciting series, with each team winning one of the games. UC San Diego won the first matchup 85-83 in overtime, while Long Beach State triumphed in the next game with a score of 112-110 in triple overtime. According to betting odds, UC San Diego is favored to win the game, with an opening line of -4.5, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: 49ers +165 | Tritons -197
Spread: 49ers +4.5 (-110) | Tritons -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 66%.
Long Beach St. 49ers
Long Beach State has been performing well recently, winning eight of its last ten games overall, including a road victory against USC. The team is currently excelling in conference competition but will need to maintain its strong performance to keep up with UC Irvine, Cal State Northridge, and UC San Diego. Offensively, Long Beach State averages 80.8 points per game, shooting at a 46.1 percent success rate, including 28.0 percent from long range. Their free-throw percentage is at 67.3 percent, and they average 37.0 rebounds, 13.7 assists, and 14.1 turnovers per game. Defensively, the team allows 76.9 points per game, with opponents shooting 42.9 percent, including 31.6 percent from three-point distance. Long Beach State averages 4.1 blocks, 8.6 steals, and commits an average of 19.2 fouls per game. In terms of rankings, Long Beach State is currently ranked 149th in the nation and 151st in offensive efficiency, 172nd in defensive efficiency, and 10th in tempo. Its strength of schedule rating is 202nd. Overall, with a power ranking of 175, Long Beach State has a strong offense but struggles defensively.