San Francisco vs Washington State Prediction 3/9/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Washington State (19-13) vs. San Francisco (23-8)
March 9, 2025 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: San Francisco -3.5; Over/Under: 148.5
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The Washington State Cougars and San Francisco Dons meet Sunday in the college basketball WCC Quarterfinal at the Orleans Arena. Here’s a San Francisco vs Washington State Prediction. This article will include a San Francisco vs Washington State Pick.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars are coming off wins over San Diego, Pepperdine, and Loyola Marymount. Washington State looks of four straight wins for the first time since December 21 – January 4.
The Washington State Cougars are averaging 78.5 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Cedric Coward is averaging 17.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Nate Calmese is averaging 15 points and 3.1 rebounds. LeJuan Watts is the third double-digit scorer and Dane Erikstrup is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Washington State Cougars are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The Washington State Cougars are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
San Francisco Dons Betting Preview
The San Francisco Dons recently played Pacific, Oregon State, and Gonzaga. San Francisco hopes to avoid two straight losses for the first time since November.
The San Francisco Dons are averaging 75.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Malik Thomas is averaging 19.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Marcus Williams is averaging 15.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tyrone Riley IV is dishing 1 assist and Ndewedo Newbury is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The San Francisco Dons are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Francisco Dons are allowing 28.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Why the San Francisco Dons will win
- San Francisco has won each of its last six games at Orleans Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Washington State has lost three of its last four games against the West Coast Conference at neutral venues.
- San Francisco has won the first half in each of its last six games at Orleans Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won five of its last six games played at neutral venues.
- San Francisco has lost three of its last four night games played at neutral venues.
- Washington State has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Matchup/League Facts
- San Francisco ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.2%).
- San Francisco ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.6).
- Washington State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.7%).
- Washington State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.1%).
San Francisco vs Washington State Injury Report
San Francisco will be without Ndewedo Newbury, while Robby Beasley is questionable with an ankle injury. Washington State will be without Cedric Coward and Marcus Wilson.
San Francisco vs Washington State Prediction
San Francisco and Washington State split the first two games this season, with the favorite winning and covering the number. Washington State is coming off three nice wins, but now is stepping up in competition where it hasn’t had much success this season. San Francisco has the rest advantage and hasn’t lost two straight games since November. I’d need more points to give Washington State a serious look. This San Francisco defense that’s top-70 in scoring defense and third best in three-point defense should give Washington State hell with fresh legs. I’ll lay the small number with the Dons.
