<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dons and Cougars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Washington State is favored by -2.5 against San Francisco in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dons Grab a Win in Pullman?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons improved to 12-3 on the season with an 89-81 win over Pacific on Thursday. San Francisco, who were -13 favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, the Dons exploded for 55 points in the second half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 170 easily surpassed the over/under line of 141.5.</p><p>San Francisco's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.6%, thanks in part to hitting 14 threes at a 45.2% clip. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 attempts for a 90.5% rate.</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the way with 25 points, shooting 60% overall. Malik Thomas added 24 points, and Marcus Williams contributed 22 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at 50%. The Dons also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists as a team.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Dons held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 81% clip. San Francisco also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Washington State improved to 12-3 on the season with a 73-59 win over Loyola Marymount on Monday. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 36-34 at halftime, Washington State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>Washington State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point shots.</p> <p>Nate Calmese and Caleb Stone-Carrawell each scored 20 points, with Stone-Carrawell hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Tomas Thrastarson added 17 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes, while Dane Erikstrup contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 from long range. The Cougars had 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite Washington State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 49% shooting, they still held their opponent to just 59 points. The Cougars gave up 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington State allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws at a 71% rate.</p>

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