Match Analysis: San Diego Toreros vs Grambling St Tigers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: November 18, 2025
- Time: 2:00 AM UTC
- Location: San Diego, CA
Game Overview
The San Diego Toreros host the Grambling St Tigers in an NCAA Men's Basketball matchup. San Diego enters as the clear favorite, holding a -275 moneyline and a -6.5 point spread advantage. This represents a significant disparity in perceived team strength, with the Toreros expected to control the game at home.
Key Factors to Consider
- San Diego has performed well at home, posting a 2-1 record in recent games with a 3-0 overall record. The Toreros have demonstrated strong home performance, hitting the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 home games and covering the spread in 17 of their last 30 games overall. Grambling has struggled significantly, going 2-2 in recent games with notable weaknesses: they've hit the moneyline in only 11 of their last 32 games and the team total over in just 12 of their last 32 games. However, Grambling has shown strength in under betting, hitting the team total under in 20 of 32 recent games.
- No previous head-to-head history data was available in the search results, suggesting this may be a first-time matchup between these programs or limited recent history.
- Gavin Ripp is listed as questionable with an ankle injury for one of the teams, which could impact roster depth and playing rotations.
- San Diego's home court advantage is significant in this matchup. The Toreros' recent home success and defensive prowess (indicated by their under-hitting trend) align favorably with this venue.
- San Diego seeks to maintain momentum in their home arena, while Grambling faces another difficult matchup against a superior opponent, which has been a recurring pattern in their recent schedule.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | San Diego -275 | Grambling +220 | San Diego Toreros Win | β β β β β 85% |
| Spread | San Diego -6.5 -110 | Grambling +6.5 -110 | San Diego Toreros Cover (-6.5) | β β β β β 78% |
| Over/under | Over 149.5 -105 | Under 149.5 -115 | Under 149.5 | β β β β β 72% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | San Diego Toreros 0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 149.5 8% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 149.5 at 8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
San Diego Toreros are strongly favored to win this matchup at home. Their superior performance metrics, home court advantage, and Grambling's recent struggles all point toward a comfortable victory for the Toreros. Expect San Diego to control pace and limit scoring opportunities, consistent with their recent trend of hitting unders.
Predicted Score: San Diego Toreros 76, Grambling St Tigers 68