The San Francisco Dons (5-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they square off with the Sam Houston State Bearkats (2-2) at War Memorial Gymnasium. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at San Francisco Dons ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Dons defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners 100-70, while the Bearkats beat the LeTourneau YellowJackets 88-58.
Sam Houston State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 32.5) and a free throw rate of 0.171 (above their season average of 0.127). LeTourneau recorded marks of 19.5 and 0.098, respectively, for those same stats. The Dons, meanwhile, knocked down 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.750 (above their season average of 0.529). Jamaree Bouyea had a solid performance for San Francisco, recording 17 points and eight assists. Zach Nutall was a key piece for Sam Houston State with 16 points and six rebounds.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play a key role in this meeting. Dating back to last season, San Francisco has committed the 17th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Sam Houston State has forced the 28th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.3 percent).
Sam Houston State at San Francisco Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- San Francisco ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 144th (12.9).
- The Dons rank 73rd in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Bearkats rank 124th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
- Sam Houston State ranks 191st in blocks per game (2.9) while San Francisco ranks 212th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Dons rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while the Bearkats rank 134th (21.8).
- San Francisco ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Sam Houston State ranks 102nd (5.9).
