The San Francisco Dons and Minnesota Golden Gophers meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Sanford Pentagon. Here’s a Minnesota vs San Francisco Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota vs San Francisco Pick.
San Francisco Dons Betting Preview
The San Francisco Dons beat Bradley and Northwestern State, and they play Colorado next. San Francisco has won 3 straight games.
The San Francisco Dons are averaging 81.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 61.1 points on 36.8 percent shooting. Ryan Beasley is averaging 14 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Mookie Cook is averaging 13.2 points and 6.2 rebounds. Tyrone Riley IV is the third double-digit scorer and David Fuchs is dishing 0.8 assists. The San Francisco Dons are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The San Francisco Dons are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Green Bay and Chicago State, and they play Stanford next. Minnesota has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 76 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 62.4 points on 41 percent shooting. Cade Tyson is averaging 23.4 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is averaging 12 points and 12 rebounds. Isaac Asuma is the third double-digit scorer and Langston Reynolds is dishing 2.8 assists. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are shooting 27.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won each of its last 13 Saturday day games against non-Conference opponents.
- San Francisco has lost each of its last four day games.
- Minnesota has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the San Francisco Dons will win
- Minnesota has lost each of its last six games played at neutral venues.
- San Francisco has won four of its last five games.
- San Francisco has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of San Francisco’s last 11 games have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Minnesota’s last five games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Minnesota ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.0).
- Minnesota ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (62.5%).
- San Francisco ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (36.8%).
- San Francisco ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.7%).
Minnesota vs San Francisco Prediction
San Francisco probably has more horsepower offensively, and Minnesota has failed to cover its last 3 games. However, I like my dogs in these neutral site games where guys are still adjusting to the court. Also, Minnesota crashes the glass well and could have an advantage down low and with second chance points. It’s not going to be easy to matchup with Crocker-Johnson, who has double-digit rebounds in 4 of the first 5 games. I’ll grab the bucket in a game the Gophers could win outright.