Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Washington State Cougars are visiting the San Francisco Dons on Saturday, February 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 Washington State Cougars vs San Francisco Dons Prediction. We will examine:

The San Francisco Dons’ recent form and player performance

The Washington State Cougars’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving San Francisco Dons

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington State Cougars

Recent betting trends in games played between Washington State Cougars and San Francisco Dons

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Washington State Cougars vs San Francisco Dons game

San Francisco Dons Preview

The San Francisco Dons have a 17-6 record this season and are sitting in the third place in the West Coast. The Dons are coming off an 81-69 win over San Diego. The Dons are 9-12-1 against the spread, and 11-11 in over/under, while having a 13-0 home record.

Offensively, San Francisco is averaging 76.1 points per game, which ranks 139th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.7 points per game (72nd). The Dons shoot 46.4% from the field (94th) and 35% from beyond the arc (120th). The Dons shoot 69.3% from the free-throw line (265th) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (219th).

Malik Thomas leads San Francisco in scoring this season, with 19.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Marcus Williams adds 14 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a team-high 4.3 assists.

Washington State Cougars Preview

The Washington State Cougars have a 15-8 record this season and are sitting in 7th place in the West Coast. The Cougars are coming off a 68-70 loss to Pacific. The Cougars are 14-9 against the spread, and 11-12 in over/under while having a 3-4 road record.

Offensively, Washington State is averaging 80 points per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.7 points per game (290th). The Cougars shoot 49.5% from the field, which is the 12th-best in the nation, and 36.7% from beyond the arc (57th). The Cougars shoot 71.3% from the free-throw line (201st) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (219th).

Nate Calmese leads Washington State in scoring with an average of 16.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and a team-high 4.4 assists, while LeJuan Watts adds 13.8 points, 4.3 assists, and a team-high 7.4 rebounds.

Why the San Francisco Dons will win

• San Francisco has won each of its last 17 games at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• Washington State has lost four of its last five night games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Washington State’s last six games.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won nine of its last 11 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

• Four of San Francisco’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Each of Washington State’s last five Saturday games against the West Coast Conference have produced a total of 155+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• San Francisco ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.9).
• San Francisco ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.6).
• Washington State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.5%).
• Washington State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (57.2%).

Washington State Cougars vs San Francisco Dons Head-to-Head

Washington State has won both previous meetings against San Francisco and has covered the spread in both, as both games went over the point total. In their most recent meeting earlier this season, Washington State won 91-82 at home.

Washington State Cougars vs San Francisco Dons Prediction

In this Washington State Cougars vs San Francisco Dons Prediction, San Francisco is coming as -5 home favorites. San Francisco is rightfully favored, as they have a better record and have been undefeated in thirteen home games this season. The Dons are 7-3 in their last 10 games, while the Cougars are coming off three consecutive losses. Pick the San Francisco Dons to continue their perfect streak at home.