UC San Diego Tritons vs
Long Beach St. 49ersPredictions & Preview

UC San Diego Favored to Win Big West Rivalry Matchup Against Long Beach State by -13.5 Points

The upcoming matchup between UC San Diego and Long Beach State at the Walter Pyramid promises to be an exciting game between these two Big West rivals. UC San Diego, with a record of 14-3, will look to bounce back from a recent loss to UC Irvine, while Long Beach State, at 7-10, hopes to continue their winning streak after defeating UC Davis. The Tritons are currently favored to win by a significant margin, with the opening line set at -13.5 in their favor. Despite Long Beach State's recent success against UC San Diego, the Tritons are poised to come out on top in this anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tritons -1000 | 49ers +650
• Spread: Tritons -14.75 (-110) | 49ers +14.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 91%.

UC San Diego vs Long Beach St. Stats

UC San Diego Tritons

UC San Diego recently had their 12-game winning streak snapped by UC Irvine, failing to cover the spread for the second time in their last 10 games. Despite this setback, they have won five straight road games and will aim for their sixth win on Thursday night. The team averages 80.2 points per game but struggled in their last game, only scoring 52 points. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones led with 17 points, followed by Chris Howell with 11 points and Nordin Kapic with seven points. Defensively, they give up an average of 62.1 points per game and will need a strong effort to secure a victory. UC San Diego holds a power ranking of 29 and is ranked 68 in offense and 13 in defense. They have a record of 14-3 and are 11-4 against the spread this season. Offensively, their shooting percentages are solid, but they struggle defensively against three-pointers. If you are looking for NCAAB predictions, consider UC San Diego for the upcoming game.

Long Beach St. 49ers Analysis

Long Beach State's basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over UC Davis. They will look to continue their winning ways in their upcoming game on Thursday. The team has been scoring an average of 67.7 points per game, but scored 84 points in their last game with high shooting percentages. Devin Askew led with 17 points, while TJ Wainwright and Kam Martin also contributed to the win. Defensively, the team has given up an average of 71.2 points per game and will need to improve in this area moving forward. Long Beach State has a power ranking of 356 and ranks #328 for offense and #185 for defense. They have a record of 7-10 overall. In terms of statistics, the team shoots 44.84% from the field, 35.76% from three-point range, and 73.68% from free throws. They average 32.47 rebounds and have 11.53 offensive assists per game. Defensively, they allow 43.25% field goal percentage and 34.53% three-point percentage, with 34.82 defensive rebounds per game.

UC San Diego Dominates on the Road, Set to Cover the Spread against Long Beach State

UC San Diego has demonstrated strong performance in their recent road games, winning five out of their last six matchups. Conversely, the Beach have only split their last six home games. The Tritons are currently shooting at an impressive rate of over 45 percent, compared to the Beach's 43 percent at home. Additionally, UC San Diego has excelled at free throw shooting with an accuracy of over 88 percent in their recent games. They also showcase solid rebounding skills, averaging more than seven offensive rebounds per game, which translates to increased scoring opportunities. Their low turnover rate of less than 10 times per game further solidifies their advantage. On the contrary, the Beach’s defensive weaknesses are evident as they have allowed over 76 points per game in their past three matchups. Consequently, it is recommended to favor UC San Diego to cover the spread in this game.

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