San Francisco (5-2) vs Mercyhurst (4-4)
Game Info: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm (War Memorial Gymnasium)
Betting Odds: San Francisco -28.5 / Mercyhurst +28.5 --- Over/Under: 135.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Mercyhurst Lakers are visiting the San Francisco Dons on Sunday, December 1st at the War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mercyhurst Lakers vs San Francisco Dons Prediction.
San Francisco Dons Preview
The San Francisco Dons have a 5-2 record this season and are coming off an 85-64 win over Fordham. The Dons are 3-2 against the spread, and 2-3 in over/under, while having a 4-0 home record.
Offensively, San Francisco is averaging 77.1 points per game, which ranks 166th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 63.4 points per game (33rd). The Dons shoot 47.7% from the field (80th) and 34.7% from beyond the arc (149th). The Dons shoot 73.6% from the free throw line (108th) and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game (214th).
Malik Thomas leads San Francisco scoring this season, with an average of 15.6 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Tyrone Riley adds 13 points and 5.1 rebounds.
Mercyhurst Lakers Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers have a 4-4 record this season and are coming off a 55-81 loss in California. The Lakers are 3-2-1 against the spread, and 2-4 in over/under, while having a 1-4 road record.
Offensively, San Diego State is averaging 68.9 points per game, which ranks 309th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.5 points per game (131st). The Lakers shoot 42.4% from the field (273rd) and 28.7% from beyond the arc (322nd). The Lakers shoot 76% from the free-throw line (52nd) and are grabbing 28.8 rebounds per game (359th).
Jeff Planutis leads San Diego State in scoring with an average of 13.5 points, while Aidan Reichert adds 11.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. Mercyhurst will take on Lafayette after this game.
Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win
- The home team has won each of Mercyhurst's last six games.
- Mercyhurst has lost each of its last three road games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Mercyhurst's last six games.
Why the Mercyhurst Lakers will win
- Sacramento State has lost five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- Sacramento State has lost the first half in five of its last six day games against non-conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Sacramento State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (25.6%).
- Sacramento State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.3).
- Mercyhurst ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (28.8).
- Mercyhurst ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (50.1).
Mercyhurst Lakers vs San Francisco Dons Prediction
In this Mercyhurst Lakers vs San Francisco Dons Prediction, San Francisco is coming as a -28.5 home favorite. San Francisco State is better both offensively, scoring 8.2 points more than Mercyhurst, and defensively, allowing 5.1 points less. The Dons are a top-80 team in field goal percentage, while the Lakers are struggling with their shot, ranking in the bottom half of the nation both in field goal percentage and in 3-point percentage, while being the 6th-worst team in rebounding nationally. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the San Francisco Dons and lay the points at home.
Nikos’s Pick San Francisco Dons -28.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
