Florida Atlantic University forward Leo Beath (30) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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San Diego vs UC San Diego Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP San Diego Toreros UC San Diego Tritons
Team Records 4-6 10-1
Spread +13.5 -110 -13.5 -110
Moneyline +800 -1350
Total Over 158.5 (-110) Under 158.5 (-110)
Where LionTree Arena, San Diego, CA
When Friday, December 19, 2025
Time 10:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

The San Diego Toreros and UC San Diego Tritons meet Friday in the college basketball action at the LionTree Arena. Here’s a San Diego vs UC San Diego Prediction. This article will include a San Diego vs UC San Diego Pick.

San Diego Toreros Betting Preview

The San Diego Toreros beat Northern Arizona, lost to USC, and they play Washington next. San Diego has lost 5 of its last 6 games.

The San Diego Toreros are averaging 74.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Ty-Laur Johnson is averaging 12.4 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Toneari Lane is averaging 10.6 points and 1.6 rebounds. Juanse Gorosito is the third double-digit scorer and Adrian McIntyre is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The San Diego Toreros are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The San Diego Toreros are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.5 rebounds per game.

UC San Diego Tritons Betting Preview

The UC San Diego Tritons beat Tulane and Loyola Marymount, and they play Cal Poly next. UC San Diego has won 10 of its last 11 games.

The UC San Diego Tritons are averaging 82.9 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 42 percent shooting. Leo Beath is averaging 18.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Tom Beattie is averaging 12.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. Aidan Burke is the third double-digit scorer and Emanuel Prospere II is grabbing 5 rebounds. The UC San Diego Tritons are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.8 percent from the free throw line. The UC San Diego Tritons are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.

Why the UC San Diego Tritons will win

  • UC San Diego has won each of its last 10 games at LionTree Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • San Diego has lost each of its last six away games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • San Diego has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Big West Conference.

Total Points Facts

  • Fourteen of San Diego’s last 15 night games against the Big West Conference have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
  • Fifteen of UC San Diego’s last 17 night games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • UC San Diego ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.1%).
  • UC San Diego ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.0%).

San Diego vs UC San Diego Prediction

San Diego has competed in this rivalry in past years and is coming off two covers, which includes a nice win over Northern Arizona. The problem is San Diego has had issues defending when stepping up in competition and this isn’t the spot where that can continue if it wants to hang around. UC San Diego can score the ball with the best of them and is 8-1-1 ATS on the season. UC San Diego has underdog wins over Temple and Fresno State, and it recently beat the blood out of Tulane. It’s still early, but UC San Diego looks like a contender in the Big West. I’ll lay the points with the Tritons.

Randy Chambers's Pick: UC San Diego -13.5

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