San Francisco Dons vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dons and Tigers. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Tigers at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. Get ready to place your bets! San Francisco is favored by -14.5 in this West Coast conference contest against Pacific. The game’s over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.

SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pacific Tigers +14.5

This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.

WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.
• Not only will Pacific pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can The Dons Secure a Win at Stockton?

San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games

San Francisco improved to 11-3 on the season with a 97-94 win over Santa Clara on Monday. The Dons were favored by four points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 191 far exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

Trailing 47-45 at halftime, San Francisco tightened up defensively in the second half, outscoring Santa Clara 41-39 to secure the win.

San Francisco put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 51.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.1%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.3%, going 19-for-31.

Malik Thomas led the way with 34 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 42.9% overall and 44.4% from three. Marcus Williams added 23 points and 8 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field. Johnny O’Neil was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

San Francisco’s defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Dons couldn’t contain the inside game, as they gave up 66% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, San Francisco’s opponent hit 10 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 33%. The Dons also sent them to the line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws.

Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers dropped to 3-11 on the season after a 75-65 road loss to the Toreros on Monday, December 30th. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, Pacific not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Pacific trailed 35-31 at halftime and were outscored 40-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

In their latest game, the Pacific Tigers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 three-point attempts for a 22.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. Their free-throw shooting was also subpar, connecting on 14 of 23 attempts for 60.9%.

Steven Jamerson II led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9 of 12 from the field. Elijah Fisher added 20 points and 10 boards, hitting 7 of 10 shots. The Tigers finished with just 8 assists as a team, while grabbing 11 offensive rebounds.

Pacific’s defense gave up 75 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Pacific’s defense conceded 9 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponents hitting 45%. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 73% rate. Pacific allowed 5 offensive rebounds.