San Francisco Dons vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The San Francisco Dons (6-0) challenge the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (4-1) in the at SSE Arena Belfast. Action gets underway at 8 a.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.

San Francisco Dons vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Lumberjacks were victorious over the St. Edwards Hilltoppers 73-60, while the Dons won big over the Dartmouth Big Green 84-65.

San Francisco played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below their season average of 38.5) and a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 15.0). Dartmouth put up marks of 13.5 and 14.7, respectively, for those same stats. The Lumberjacks, on the other hand, had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.388 (above their season average of 0.190) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 26.8). Kevon Harris had a good outing for Stephen F. Austin, contributing 14 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, San Francisco rallied around Frankie Ferrari, who finished with 19 points and seven assists.

It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the up-and-down Lumberjacks will look to push the more methodical Dons. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Lumberjacks rank 50th in possessions per game while the Dons are 296th.

San Francisco vs. Stephen F. Austin Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • San Francisco ranks 52nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 284th (18.4).
  • The Lumberjacks rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Dons rank 105th (33.8).
  • Stephen F. Austin averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 162nd in the nation. San Francisco ranks 224th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • The Lumberjacks rank second in steals per game (9.8) while the Dons rank 213th (5.7).
  • San Francisco ranks 13th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 141st (13.1).