San Francisco Dons vs
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San Francisco Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against San Diego in Saturday Night Showdown

In a highly anticipated matchup, San Francisco and San Diego will face off on Saturday night in a fierce battle on the hardwood. San Francisco has a slight edge in the all-time series and has won the last four meetings between the schools. Despite coming off a loss to Gonzaga, San Francisco is the betting favorite in this contest with the current line at San Francisco -13. Both teams are coming off solid performances in their previous games, so this game is sure to be a competitive and exciting one for fans to watch.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dons -1150 | Toreros +685
• Spread: Dons -13 (-110) | Toreros +13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 92%.

San Francisco vs San Diego Stats

San Francisco Dons

San Francisco suffered a setback against Gonzaga after winning six of their previous seven games. The Dons are currently 20-7 overall and third in the WCC with a 10-4 conference record. Despite scoring the first seven points of the game, they were unable to maintain their lead and fell short. Malik Thomas led the team with 26 points in the loss. San Francisco is ranked 146th in offense, scoring an average of 75.52 points per game, and 65th in defense, allowing an average of 67.67 points per game. The team shoots 45.71% from the field, 34.44% from three-point range, and 70.76% from the free-throw line. They average 34.85 rebounds and 13.85 assists per game. Defensively, San Francisco allows 43.22% field goals and 70.15% free throws. They also allow 28.68% of three-pointers to be made and average 34.00 defensive rebounds per game. Newbury is questionable for the next game after last playing on December 15.

San Diego Toreros Analysis

The San Diego Toreros suffered their 13th straight loss, falling to Pepperdine and dropping to a 4-23 record overall with a 1-13 conference mark. Despite leading early in the game, the Toreros were outscored in the second half and ultimately lost. Steven Jamerson II led the team with 24 points in the losing effort. The team ranks below average in scoring offense, rebounding, and scoring defense, with Kjay Bradley Jr. as the top scorer averaging 14.5 points per game. San Diego has struggled shooting from beyond the arc and ranks low in field goal percentage. The team is shooting 75% from the free throw line. Bradley Jr. is questionable for the next game due to personal reasons. The Toreros have a power ranking of 313 and are ranked #307 for offense and #330 for defense in the nation. San Diego allows a high field goal percentage and struggles with three-point defense. They average 34.85 rebounds per game and have a high turnover rate. On defense, they struggle to defend the three-point shot and give up a high free throw percentage.

Struggling San Diego Faces Tough Matchup Against Dominant San Francisco

The San Diego team has faced considerable challenges in the form of a 13-game losing streak and 19 losses in their past 20 games since the start of December. The absence of their top scorer for nearly a month has undoubtedly contributed to their recent struggles. With a home record of just 4-11 this season and no wins against teams ranked higher than 269th in the KenPom rankings, the Toreros are facing an uphill battle. Meanwhile, despite a 3-5 record on the road, San Francisco has demonstrated strong performance with six wins in their last eight games, including a 12-point victory over San Diego at home last month. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect San Francisco to secure a comfortable win in this upcoming game and complete a season sweep over San Diego.

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