San Diego vs San Francisco Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a San Diego vs San Francisco Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Francisco Dons Preview

San Francisco Dons have a 9-6 record this season and are sitting in a tie for 6th place of the WCC. They have a 5-1 home record and are coming off a 62-70 away loss against Oregon State. Their previous three games were a 67-59 away win against Seattle, a 94-64 home win against Morgan State and an 85-71 home win against Loyola Chicago.

Offensively, San Francisco averages 75.3 points per game, while allowing 68.5 points per game defensively. The Dons shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

David Fuchs leads San Francisco in scoring, with an average of 13.2 points per game, while shooting with 54.2% from the field and 68.4% from the free throw line. David Fuchs is also the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game, while Ryan Beasley adds a team-high 2.8 assists per game.

San Diego Toreros Preview

San Diego Toreros have a 6-8 record this season and are sitting in a tie for 8th place of the WCC. They have a 1-3 away record and are coming off a 93-99 home loss against Gonzaga. Their previous three games were a 66-54 home win against Pacific, an 86-56 away loss against Washington and an 82-80 away win against UC San Diego.

Offensively, San Diego averages 74.4 points per game, while allowing 76.9 points per game defensively. The Toreros shoot with 44% from the field and grab 30.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively.

Ty-Laur Johnson leads San Diego in scoring, with an average of 14.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.8% from the field and 82.7% from the free throw line. Vuk Boskovic is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.8 per game, while Ty-Laur Johnson also leads the team with 3.4 assists per game.

San Diego Toreros @ San Francisco Dons Betting Trends: January 2, 2026

Why the San Francisco Dons will win

• San Francisco has won each of its last 12 games against Conference opponents at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• San Diego has lost 14 of its last 15 night games against Conference opponents.
• San Francisco has won the first half in each of its last nine games against San Diego.

Why the San Diego Toreros will win

• San Diego has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Francisco has lost three of its last four night games.
• San Diego has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of San Diego’s last four night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 162+ points.
• Four of the last five night games between San Diego and San Francisco at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center have produced a total of 150+ points.

San Diego vs San Francisco Prediction

In this San Diego vs San Francisco Prediction, San Francisco is coming as -11.5 home favorites. San Francisco has been the better team this season as they have a better overall record and have been almost perfect at home, while San Diego has been struggling on the road. They are 3-1 in their last 4 games and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6, while San Diego is 3-7 in its last 10 games. San Fran has been better both offensively and defensively, with a +6.8 point differential, compared to San Diego’s -2.5, so I expect them to take care of business at home. Take San Fran and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: San Francisco -11.5