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UC San Diego Tritons vs San Diego Toreros Betting Preview
UC San Diego closes out its nonconference slate Friday night with a crosstown matchup against San Diego at LionTree Arena. The Tritons enter at 10-1 and have been dominant on their home floor, while San Diego arrives at 4-6 still searching for consistency away from home. You can track updated pricing and movement throughout the day on the NCAA basketball odds page.
San Diego is coming off one of its better offensive performances, a 78-69 win over Northern Arizona. Ty-Laur Johnson led the way with 23 points, while Toneari Lane and Adrian McIntyre added complementary scoring. The Toreros have shown they can score in bunches when their perimeter shots fall.
UC San Diego continues to win with balance. The Tritons knocked off Loyola Marymount 67-57 behind steady defense and efficient shooting, improving to a perfect 6-0 at home.
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UC San Diego opened as a double-digit favorite, and the market has largely held that position. The Tritons’ home efficiency and San Diego’s road struggles explain the gap. The total sits high at 156.5, reflecting UC San Diego’s shooting profile and San Diego’s willingness to push pace when trailing.
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Matchup Breakdown
San Diego’s path to staying competitive runs through the perimeter. The Toreros average nearly nine made three-pointers per game and rank among the better free-throw shooting teams nationally. Johnson and Dominique Ford must convert early looks to prevent UC San Diego from settling into its half-court rhythm.
UC San Diego’s advantage is efficiency. The Tritons rank among the top teams nationally in effective field-goal percentage and consistently stretch defenses with spacing. Defensively, they generate nearly eight steals per game and limit second-chance opportunities, forcing opponents into low-efficiency possessions.
If UC San Diego controls turnovers and rebounds, the game tilts firmly in its favor. For comparison with other projected outcomes, the free college basketball picks page helps frame the number.
Injuries and Conditions
UC San Diego
No major rotation changes reported.
Full details: UC San Diego team page
San Diego
No confirmed absences entering Friday.
Full details: San Diego team page
Indoor matchup, no external conditions.
Best Bets and Prediction
UC San Diego’s home-court efficiency and defensive pressure should control the tempo. San Diego has enough shooting to remain competitive early, but sustaining offense for 40 minutes on the road remains a challenge.
Projected Score: UC San Diego 85, San Diego 72
Best Bet: San Diego +13.5
Secondary Lean: Under 156.5
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