Puerto Rican BSN League Vaqueros de Bayamon vs Piratas de Quebradillas Game 2 Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 08-24-2018, 20:00 EDT

Spread: Piratas de Quebradillas -4.5

Total: +182.5

In the second game of this semifinal of the Puerto Rican Basketball League (otherwise known as BSL or Baloncesto Superior Nacional), two squads that had identical records in the winners stage of the league are clashing, as the third Piratas de Quebradillas are hosting the second Vaqueros de Bayamon.

Bayamon had a 4-3 record in the winners stage of the league and were tied with 3 more squads in the 2^nd place but ended up 4^th by losing two tie-breakers. They are 1-2 in their last 3 games and in their latest matchup they got defeated by Quebradillas at home in game one, 91-103. Quebradillas had a 4-3 record in the winners stage of the league and were tied with 3 more squads in the 2^nd place but ended up 3^rd by losing one tie-breaker. They have won their last two games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against Bayamon on the road in game one, 91-103.

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Bayamon are led in scoring by Ricky Ledo with 17.8 ppg. He also adds 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, while Ismael Romero follows with 15.6 ppg, adding 6.9 rebounds per game. Javier Mojica adds 13.9 ppg and 4.9 rebounds per game. Quebradillas are led in scoring by Reyshawn Terry with 23 ppg. He also leads the team in rebounding with 8 per game, also adding 3 assists, while Mike Rosario follows with 14.5 ppg, adding 3.1 rebounds per game. Alejandro Carmona adds 10.4 ppg and 5.5 boards per game.

Quebradillas leads Bayamon 4-3 wins so far this season, having won two of the three home games. Quebradillas have a 16-6 home record so far, while Bayamon are 9-12 on the road. Bayamon are better offensively, scoring a league-best of 92.9 ppg, while Quebradillas are third with 87.9. Quebradillas have the second-best defense in the league, allowing 87.4 ppg, while Bayamon are second-worse with 88.8. Both squads are almost equal in accuracy from inside the arc (54.4% and 54.3%), while Bayamon have a better accuracy from behind the arc (39.2% to 36.2%). Quebradillas are better in assists made (22 to 21.5) and in turnovers committed (11.8 to 12.4), while Bayamon grab more boards per game (35.9 to 34). Quebradillas are playing much better lately and have the momentum after the huge win in the first game, so pick them for another win today.

Vaqueros de Bayamon vs Piratas de Quebradillas Game 2 Prediction: Piratas de Quebradillas -4.5 (-121)