San Diego Toreros vs Seattle Redhawks Picks and Predictions for Friday March 6 2026
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The San Diego Toreros and Seattle Redhawks meet in the West Coast Conference Tournament – 2nd Round on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:30 PM ET, and the game will be televised on ESPN+. San Diego advanced to this round after winning its opening-round matchup, while Seattle earned a bye into the second round after finishing higher in the WCC standings. Seattle is favored by 7.5 points with a total of 140.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert betting analysis and daily predictions.
San Diego Advances After Opening-Round Victory
The San Diego Toreros enter this matchup with a 12-20 overall record and a 5-13 conference record. San Diego advanced to the second round with a 66-62 victory over Loyola Marymount in the first round of the WCC Tournament. In recent games, the Toreros have recently won over Loyola Marymount while recently losing to Portland, Oregon State, Loyola Marymount, and San Francisco.
San Diego averages 75.4 points per game while allowing 78.5 points per contest, showing an offense capable of producing points but a defense that has struggled throughout the season. The Toreros shoot 45% from the field and average 31.5 rebounds per game, while producing 16.4 assists per contest, reflecting strong ball movement offensively. Defensively, San Diego contributes 2.7 blocks and 8.1 steals per game, relying on pressure to disrupt opponents.
In the opening-round win over Loyola Marymount, Adrian McIntyre led the Toreros with 17 points and added 5 assists, controlling the pace of the offense throughout the game. Assane Diop led the team with 9 rebounds, including several key boards in the second half that helped San Diego close out the win. With the short turnaround in tournament play, San Diego will need continued production from McIntyre and strong rebounding to compete against a rested Seattle squad.
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Seattle Redhawks Enter with Rest and Momentum
The Seattle Redhawks come into the WCC Tournament second round with a 19-12 overall record and an 8-10 conference record, earning a bye into this round of the tournament. Seattle has been playing well recently, having recently won over Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, Portland, and Oregon State while recently losing to Saint Mary’s.
Seattle averages 72.8 points per game while allowing just 67.5 points per contest, showing one of the stronger defensive profiles among teams in this matchup. The Redhawks shoot 44% from the field and average 33.0 rebounds per game, while recording 13.4 assists per contest. Defensively, Seattle contributes 4.8 blocks and 8.0 steals per game, indicating an aggressive defense capable of forcing turnovers and protecting the rim.
In their most recent win, a 71-66 victory over Loyola Marymount, Brayden Maldonado delivered an outstanding performance with 33 points, shooting 9-of-17 from the field and 9-of-12 from the free-throw line. Maldonado also led the team with 5 rebounds, showing his ability to impact multiple areas of the game. With Seattle entering the tournament rested and Maldonado playing at a high level, the Redhawks will look to control the tempo and capitalize on their defensive advantage.
San Diego Toreros vs Seattle Redhawks Pick
San Diego Toreros vs Seattle Redhawks Spread Pick
- Pick: Seattle Redhawks -7.5
Seattle enters this matchup with the advantage of rest and one of the stronger defensive units between these two teams. The Redhawks allow just 67.5 points per game and have the ability to force turnovers that can turn into easy transition scoring opportunities. While San Diego showed resilience in its opening-round win, the short turnaround combined with Seattle’s defensive pressure and Brayden Maldonado’s scoring ability should give the Redhawks the edge to cover the spread.
San Diego Toreros vs Seattle Redhawks Total Pick
- Pick: Under 140.5
I like the under in this matchup because Seattle tends to play at a controlled pace and relies heavily on defense to win games. The Redhawks consistently limit opponents’ scoring opportunities and are comfortable grinding out possessions in half-court sets. San Diego can score, but Seattle’s defensive structure should slow the game down enough to keep the total under the number.
Final Score Prediction: Seattle Redhawks 72, San Diego Toreros 63
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