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San Diego Toreros Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Pacific Tigers in High-Stakes Matchup on December 30

The 2024-25 college basketball season features a match between the Pacific Tigers and the San Diego Toreros on December 30 at the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. San Diego aims for their third consecutive win against Pacific, having won both matchups last season. Both teams have been facing challenges recently, making this Pacific vs. San Diego game an interesting one to watch. San Diego is currently the favored team with no line movement since the opening.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -102 | Toreros -118
• Spread: Tigers 0 (-110) | Toreros 0 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 54%.

Pacific vs San Diego Stats

Pacific Tigers

The Pacific Tigers have struggled in December with a 0-6 record, but have managed to go 3-3 against the spread. Despite a recent loss to Saint Mary's, the team showed strong defensive efforts, holding the Gaels to a low shooting percentage. Senior forward Elias Ralph led the team in scoring, with junior guard Elijah Fisher and junior G Lamar Washington also contributing significantly. The Tigers are ranked 289 in the NCAA NET Rankings and have a power ranking of 315. Offensively, the team averages 71.64 points per game and shoots 43.17% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.29 points per game and have a field goal percentage against of 42.86%. The Tigers have a record of 5-10 and are 6-7 against the spread this season.

San Diego Toreros Analysis

The San Diego Toreros recently wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a 68-55 defeat against Grand Canyon, extending their losing streak to six games. Despite holding Grand Canyon to low shooting percentages, the Toreros struggled at the free-throw line. They currently rank 305th in free-throw rate and 332nd in defensive free-throw rate. The team's offensive and defensive performances have landed them at 330th in the NCAA NET Rankings. Junior guard Kjay Bradley Jr. leads the team in scoring with 15.7 points per game, while sophomore forward Santiago Trouet contributes 9.0 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest. The Toreros have a power ranking of 275 and are ranked 330th for offense, averaging 66.92 points per game and 229th for defense, allowing 73.17 points per game. In their upcoming conference opener against Pacific, the Toreros will look to improve their shooting percentages and free-throw efficiency to secure a much-needed win.

Toreros and Tigers Face Off in High-Stakes Game amid Team Challenges

This upcoming game features two teams currently experiencing challenges. The Toreros possess a size advantage, although their offensive performance this season has been underwhelming. Conversely, the Tigers have strong players in Elias Ralph, Elijah Fisher, and Lamar Washington but lack depth beyond them. The Toreros prefer a fast-paced game, ranking 27th in possessions per 40 minutes, but struggle with turnovers at a rate of 21.4 percent, ranking 341st nationally. I anticipate a closely-contested match and predict the Tigers will emerge victorious, with their key players expected to shine during critical moments.

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