Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego Toreros Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Idaho State vs San Diego NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Diego.

Idaho State vs San Diego Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bengals and Toreros game? Catch the action at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA, as the Toreros hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and San Diego is favored by -1.5 at home against Idaho State.

Idaho State vs. San Diego Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Idaho State Bengals at San Diego Toreros
  • Where: San Diego at Jenny Craig Pavilion
  • Date: Saturday, November 16th
  • Betting Odds SD -1.5, IDHST +105 | SD -125 O/U 138

Bengals Preview: Do the Bengals Have What it Takes on the Road?

Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games

The Bengals dropped their season opener 75-69 to USC on Thursday, November 7th. Despite being +24 point underdogs, Idaho State kept the game closer than expected.

Idaho State trailed 38-35 at halftime and were outscored 37-34 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.

Bengals Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Idaho State put up 69 points, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They connected on 51.5% of their two-point attempts (17/33) and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (4/12). At the free-throw line, the Bengals shot 76.7%, making 23 of 30 attempts.

Dylan Darling led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Josh Cohen added 19 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Wesley Yates III contributed 13 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts.

Bengals Team Defense

Idaho State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the opposing team went 19/36 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Idaho State held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they hit 22 free throws for 64%.

Toreros Preview: Will San Diego Find a Way to Win at Home?

San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games

San Diego fell 85-76 to Portland State on Tuesday, November 12th, in a home game where they were +2 point underdogs. The Toreros not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 157.

San Diego found themselves in a 51-33 hole at halftime but showed resilience in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland State 43-34. Despite the strong finish, the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Toreros Offense Breakdown

San Diego's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 15.4% from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%. At the free-throw line, they made 24 of 34 attempts, good for 70.6%.

Jaylin Henderson led the way with 23 points, while Keyon Kensie added 20, shooting 50% from the field. Steven Jamerson II was perfect from the floor, hitting all 6 of his shots and grabbing 9 rebounds. San Diego also pulled down 11 offensive boards and dished out 12 assists.

Toreros Team Defense

San Diego's defense gave up 85 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, San Diego held their opponent to 15% shooting, as they made just 2 of 13 three-point attempts. The opponent also went 24/34 from the free-throw line, a 70% success rate.

Bengals vs Toreros Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Idaho State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 65 points per game while allowing 67. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Toreros offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 86. San Diego posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Bengals have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Toreros have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.

Idaho State vs San Diego Prediction & Free Pick

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