San Francisco Dons Favored to Cover Spread Against Santa Clara in Exciting College Basketball Matchup

Game outlook

On Saturday, college basketball fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between San Francisco and Santa Clara at Leavey Center in California. This will be the second meeting between the teams this season, with the Dons coming close to defeating the Broncos in their previous encounter. San Francisco is the favorite heading into this game with a -2.5 spread and a total set at 145.0. Betting action is heating up, so stay tuned for the latest updates on odds and picks.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dons -150 | Broncos +130

Spread: Dons -2.5 (-110) | Broncos +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 60%.

San Francisco Dons

The San Francisco Dons suffered a significant loss to Gonzaga, dropping to a conference record of 11-4 and a road record of 6-4. Despite being ranked 68th in the KenPom rankings and 71st in Bart Torvik's rankings, San Francisco is known for their strong defense, allowing just 99.3 points per 100 possessions. However, their recent performance against Gonzaga saw them struggle offensively, shooting below their season average in both three-pointers and free throws. Despite the loss, Malik Thomas and Jonathan Mogbo put up impressive numbers, with Mogbo standing out as a potential conference MVP candidate. San Francisco's power ranking of 6 places them at #60 in offense and #36 in defense, with notable shooting percentages in field goals and free throws. Overall, the Dons have shown potential for success this season, but will need to improve their offensive performance to remain competitive. USF student section getting HYPE for @rybeazz @USFDonsMBB || #WCCHoops pic.twitter.com/WuuF1KmVc8