San Francisco vs Utah Valley Prediction 3/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a San Francisco vs Utah Valley prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 19th at The Sobrato Center in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NIT. 

San Francisco Dons Betting Preview

The San Francisco Dons are 24-9 (13-5) this year after they lost to Gonzaga by a score of 85-76 in their last game. San Francisco led 37-35 at halftime, but they were outscored 50-39 in the second half in the loss. The Dons shot 45.2% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 64.3% on free throws in the game. Malik Thomas led San Francisco with 27 points and eight rebounds, while Ryan Beasley added 13 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Dons defeated Washington State by a score of 86-75, but did lose to Gonzaga again by a score of 95-75 before that. San Francisco has won four of their last six games and they finished third in the WCC standings with a 13-5 record. The Dons did beat Boise State and Loyola in the non-conference, but lost to Memphis by four and Clemson by 15. San Francisco has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this year. Malik Thomas is averaging 19.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while their second leading scorer is out indefinitely. The Dons are shooting 45.7% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Preview

The Utah Valley Wolverines are 25-8 (15-1) this season after they lost to Grand Canyon by a score of 89-82 in the WAC Championship game. Utah Valley trailed 40-33 at halftime, but did score 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Wolverines shot 46.6% from the field, 47.4% on three pointers, and 67.9% on free throws in the game. Tanner Toolson led Utah Valley with 28 points and eight rebounds, while Carter Welling added 18 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that tough loss, the Wolverines defeated Seattle by a score of 68-55 and Utah Tech by a score of 74-57. Utah Valley has won 10 of their last 11 games and they finished first in the WAC standings with a 15-1 record. Utah Valley has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 68 points against per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Dominick Nelson is averaging 14.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Tanner Toolson is averaging 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Utah Valley is shooting 47% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this season. 

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San Francisco vs Utah Valley Prediction 

San Francisco was very competitive in the WCC this season, but they couldn’t find a way to beat Gonzaga in two of their last three games and losing their second leading scorer definitely didn’t help. The Dons have scored at least 75 points in three straight games, but I am questioning their focus for this contest. Utah Valley had a fantastic season in the WAC and even though they lost in the WAC Title game, this is still a huge game for their program. I think the Wolverines are going to be ready to play for this game and I think they have a great chance at the win, so I will gladly take the points here.