Memphis Tigers vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
The Tigers and Dons are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPNU. The Dons will host the game at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with San Francisco being favored by -1 over Memphis.
MEMPHIS TIGERS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Tigers +1
This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Tigers Make it Happen on the Road?
Memphis improved to 3-0 on the season with a 94-70 win over Ohio on Friday. The Tigers were -12.5 point favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 164, just over the O/U line of 161.
Memphis led 43-38 at halftime before dominating the 2nd half, outscoring Ohio 51-32. Their strong 2nd half performance was key in securing the win and covering the spread.
Memphis put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field and 72.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 18 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, and they also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.
PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 80% from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts. Tyrese Hunter also hit 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 21 points and 6 assists, while Ajay Sheldon added 20 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip.
Memphis struggled defensively, giving up 70 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field. The Tigers allowed 32 made field goals on 57 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Memphis gave up 13 threes on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws at a 77% rate.
Taking a Look at the Dons Chances at Home
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
The Dons cruised to an 82-37 win over Chicago State on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, San Francisco entered the game as -29 favorites and covered the spread comfortably.
San Francisco dominated early, leading 44-12 at halftime. They added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 25. The combined points of 119 fell well under the O/U line of 148.
In their latest game, the San Francisco Dons put up 82 points, shooting 46.9% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 55.9%.
They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Tyrone Riley IV was a standout, scoring 28 points in 23 minutes, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 5 of 6 threes.
Despite giving up 37 points, San Francisco’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dons gave up 19 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From three-point range, San Francisco’s opponent hit 11 of 30 attempts, shooting 36%. The Dons also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, a 64% success rate. San Francisco allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.