St. Mary’s vs San Francisco Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks Today
San Francisco (16-5) vs. St. Mary's (16-3)
January 23, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. Mary's -10.5; Over/Under: 136.5
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The San Francisco Dons and Saint Mary’s Gaels meet Thursday in college basketball action at the University Credit Union Pavilion. Here’s a St. Mary’s vs San Francisco Prediction. This article will include a St. Mary’s vs San Francisco Pick.
San Francisco Dons Betting Preview
The San Francisco Dons beat Pepperdine and Oregon State, and they play San Diego, Washington State, and Saint Mary’s next. The San Francisco Dons are averaging 77.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 42 percent shooting. Malik Thomas is averaging 20.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Marcus Williams is averaging 14.3 points and 3.4 rebounds. Tyrone Riley IV is the third double-digit scorer and Ndewedo Newbury is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The San Francisco Dons are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Francisco Dons are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Preview
The Saint Mary’s Gaels beat San Diego and Pepperdine, and they play Washington State, Santa Clara, and Gonzaga next. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are averaging 76.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 61.2 points on 40 percent shooting. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 14.2 points and 5.6 assists while Paulius Murauskas is averaging 12.2 points and 8.7 rebounds. Luke Barrett is the third double-digit scorer and Mitchell Saxen is dishing 1.7 assists. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Mary’s Gaels will win
- Saint Mary’s has won each of its last 18 night games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Saint Mary’s has won the first half in each of its last 18 night games at University Credit Union Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the San Francisco Dons will win
- San Francisco has won each of its last six night games.
- San Francisco has won the first half in each of its last five games against the West Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight night games between San Francisco and Saint Mary’s at University Credit Union Pavilion have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Each of San Francisco’s last eight night games at University Credit Union Pavilion have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
St. Mary’s vs San Francisco Injury Report
Saint Mary’s doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. San Francisco will continue to be without Ndewedo Newbury due to a leg injury.
St. Mary’s vs San Francisco Prediction
The San Francisco Dons are winning games and shooting the ball well enough to hang around here, but they’ve also failed to cover seven of their last 10 games. The Saint Mary’s Gaels are 10-1 SU at home, and they’ve owned San Francisco over the years. That includes 10 straight wins and covers in eight of those games. Saint Mary’s is also 5-0 SU and ATS in its last five games. It’s a thick line but Saint Mary’s is making its move in the WCC and this is a spot where the momentum should continue to build. Give me the Gaels in a double-digit win on Thursday.
