Memphis vs San Francisco Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/21/24

The Memphis Tigers are visiting the San Francisco Dons on Thursday, November 21st at the Chase Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis Tigers vs San Francisco Dons Prediction.

San Francisco Dons Preview

The San Francisco Dons have a perfect 4-0 record this season and are coming off an 82-39 win over Chicago State. The Dons are 3-1 against the spread, and 2-2 in over/under, while having a 4-0 home record.

Offensively, San Francisco is averaging 84 points per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 60.5 points per game (30th). The Dons shoot 50.6% from the field (43rd) and 34.7% from beyond the arc (152nd). The Dons shoot 77.1% from the free-throw line (50th) and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game (174th).

Tyrone Riley leads San Francisco in scoring this season, with an average of 19.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Malik Thomas adds 15.8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. San Francisco will face Clemson after this game.

Memphis Tigers Preview

The Memphis Tigers have a perfect 3-0 record this season and are coming off a 94-70 win over Ohio. The Tigers are 3-0 against the spread, and 2-1 in over/under while having a 1-0 road record.

Offensively, Memphis is averaging 85.7 points per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73 points per game (220th). The Tigers shoot 51.2% from the field (35th) and 49.1% from beyond the arc, which is the best in the nation. The Tigers shoot 75.7% from the free-throw line (71st) and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (202nd).

PJ Haggerty leads Memphis in scoring with an average of 25.7 points, adding 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists, while Tyrese Hunter adds 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and a team-high 4 assists.

Why the San Francisco Dons will win

• San Francisco has won 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Francisco has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won each of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Memphis has won the first half in each of its last eight night games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty of San Francisco’s last 21 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Fourteen of Memphis’ last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• San Francisco ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (86.2%).
• San Francisco ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.51).
• Memphis ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (49.1%).
• Memphis ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (63.3%).

Memphis Tigers vs San Francisco Dons Prediction

In this Memphis Tigers vs San Francisco Dons Prediction, San Francisco is coming as -1 home favorites. Both teams are playing extremely well this season, as they both come undefeated in this matchup. They both put fireworks offensively, averaging almost 170 points combined, have top-50 field goal percentages, and the Tigers boast the best 3-point percentage in the whole nation. Both teams are also very accurate from the free throw line, both ranking in the top 70 of the nation. I expect a load of points today, so I’m taking the over.