San Francisco vs Saint Louis Prediction 12-5-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a San Francisco vs Saint Louis prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 5th 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 6-2 this year after they defeated Mercyhurst by a score of 87-59 in their last game. San Francisco trailed 36-32 at halftime, but they scored 55 points in the second half in the win. The Dons shot 58.2% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 54.8% on free throws in the game. Malik Thomas led San Francisco with 29 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Dons defeated Fordham by a score of 85-64 but did lose to Clemson and Memphis before that. San Francisco has scored 78.4 points per game and they have allowed 62.9 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Malik Thomas is averaging 17.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while San Francisco is shooting 49% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview

The Saint Louis Billikens are 5-2 this season after they defeated Jackson State by a score of 74-66 in their last game. Saint Louis trailed 35-30 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half for the win. The Billikens shot 52.8% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 36.4% on free throws in the game. Gibson Jimerson led Saint Louis with 21 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Billikens defeated UMass-Lowell by a score of 93-90 and Quinnipiac by a score of 81-67. Saint Louis has scored 80.1 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game this season. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 19.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game, while Saint Louis is shooting 47.6% from the field, 64.9% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why San Francisco will beat Saint Louis

• San Francisco has won each of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• Saint Louis has lost eight of its last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• San Francisco has won the first half in each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

San Francisco vs Saint Louis Prediction 

Saint Louis comes into this game looking for their fourth win in a row and they are scoring over 80 points per game so far this year. The Billikens have losses against Wichita State and Santa Clara, and they don’t have any quality wins. San Francisco had a solid win against Boise State earlier this year, and losses against Memphis and Clemson are to be expected. I think San Francisco’s defense will be the difference in this game and I like the Dons to win by double-digits.