BYU Cougars at San Francisco Dons Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the BYU Cougars (15-6, 4-2 WCC) head to San Francisco to take on the Dons (14-7, 3-3 WCC). The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

BYU Cougars at San Francisco Dons ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Dons were beaten by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 58-48, while the Cougars beat the Pacific Tigers, 74-60.

The Cougars made 11 of their 15 free throws (73.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.578). San Francisco, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.4). San Francisco’s Jamaree Bouyea played well, putting up 19 points. Jake Toolson, meanwhile was a key piece for BYU with 28 points and six rebounds.

The Dons dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, San Francisco won 77-71. The Dons’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cougars. San Francisco had a rate of 9.0, while BYU posted a mark of 18.8. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

This matchup figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses go head-to-head. San Francisco ranks 43rd with 110.1 points per 100 possessions and BYU is 26th (111.3). Additionally, put-back points could be tough to come by for the Cougars. They rank 349th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 20.1 percent, while the Dons are 43rd-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.7 percent).

BYU vs. San Francisco Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • BYU ranks 14th in assists per game (16.6) while San Francisco ranks 170th (12.4).
  • The Dons rank 20th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while the Cougars rank 72nd (24.8).
  • The Dons rank 129th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Cougars rank 235th (33.4).
  • BYU ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while San Francisco ranks 74th (3.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 10.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Dons have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (10.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average).