San Francisco vs Portland Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a San Francisco vs Portland prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 9th at The Sobrato Center in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Francisco Dons Betting Preview

The San Francisco Dons are 13-4 (3-1) this year after they lost to Washington State by a score of 91-82 in their last game. San Francisco led 49-48 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-33 in the second half in the loss. The Dons shot 41.8% from the field, 30.3% on three-pointers, and 69.6% on free throws in the game. Malik Thomas led San Francisco with 34 points and three assists, while Junjie Wang added 13 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Dons defeated Pacific by a score of 89-81 and Santa Clara by a score of 97-94. San Francisco has won four of their last five games and their other three losses came against Bradley, Clemson, and Memphis. San Francisco has scored 77.8 points per game and they have allowed 66.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this year. Malik Thomas is averaging 20.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Marcus Williams is averaging 14.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this season. San Francisco is shooting 46.9% from the field, 68.2% on free throws, and 35.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Portland Pilots Betting Preview

The Portland Pilots are 5-12 (0-4) this season after they lost to St. Mary’s by a score of 81-58 in their last game. Portland trailed 28-19 at halftime and they allowed 53 points in the second half in the loss. The Pilots shot 37% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Max Mackinnon led Portland with 12 points and three assists, while Austin Rapp added 10 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Pilots lost to Gonzaga by a score of 81-50 and Oregon State by a score of 89-79. Portland has lost four games in a row and they only have three wins against D-1 opponents so far this year. Portland has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 79.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. Austin Rapp is averaging 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Max Mackinnon is averaging 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this year. Portland is shooting 43.1% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why San Francisco will beat Portland

• San Francisco has won each of its last 14 games at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• Portland has lost eight of its last nine games at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• Portland has lost the first half in each of its last six games against the West Coast Conference.

San Francisco vs Portland Prediction 

Portland comes into this matchup really struggling to start the season and they are trying to snap their four-game losing streak here. The Pilots are allowing over 79 points against per game this year and they have allowed 81+ points in four straight games. San Francisco is coming off of a loss to Washington State last time out, but they have been great so far this year. The Dons are the better team in just about every metric and they have impressive wins over Boise State and St. Louis, while also battling Memphis in a loss. I expect San Francisco to score into the 80’s in this game and I like them to get the easy win here. Take the Dons to cover.