San Francisco vs Bradley Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a San Francisco vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Francisco Dons Betting Preview

The San Francisco Dons are 9-2 this season after they defeated Loyola by a score of 76-66 in their last game. San Francisco trailed 28-24 at halftime, but they allowed 52 points in the second half in the win. The Dons shot 47.2% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 73.9% on free throws in the game. Malik Thomas led San Francisco with 35 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Dons defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 68-52 and Saint Louis by a score of 78-61. San Francisco has scored 77.2 points per game and they have allowed 62 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Malik Thomas is averaging 18.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while San Francisco is shooting 48.8% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 8-2 this year after they lost to Santa Clara by a score of 84-74 in their last game. Bradley trailed 41-25 at halftime, but they did score 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 44.6% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Duke Deen led Bradley with 23 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Braves won seven games in a row, with six of them coming by double digits. Bradley has scored 82.6 points per game and they have allowed 67.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game this season. Duke Deen is averaging 14.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while Bradley is shooting 50.5% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 44.6% on free throws in the game. 

Why San Francisco will beat Bradley

• San Francisco has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of San Francisco’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Sixteen of Bradley’s last 17 Wednesday games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

San Francisco vs Bradley Prediction 

These two teams come into this matchup with just two losses on the season and we should have a very entertaining game here. The Dons have won five games in a row and their two losses were against Clemson and Memphis. Bradley has won seven of their last eight games and they also have a loss against Washington State. The Braves haven’t played a very strong schedule, but they are shooting over 50% from the field. San Francisco is the better team in this matchup in my opinion and their defense will be the difference. Take the Dons to win.