Expect a shootout when the San Francisco Dons (16-9, 5-5 WCC) square off against the BYU Cougars (18-7, 7-3 WCC) at Marriott Center. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
San Francisco Dons vs. BYU Cougars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cougars won big over the Portland Pilots, 85-54, while the Dons lost to the Pacific Tigers, 60-48.
The Cougars, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.9, had a mark of 26.7 and held the Pilots to an effective field goal percentage of 0.333 (below their season average of 0.503). San Francisco, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 15.8). BYU rallied around Yoeli Childs, who contributed 22 points and eight rebounds. Jimbo Lull, meanwhile had a solid performance for San Francisco, putting up 15 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Khalil Shabazz led the Dons to an 83-82 win. He scored a game-high 32 points. One of San Francisco’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 10-11 (90.9 percent), while the Cougars were just 7-10 (70.0 percent).
Second-chance opportunities might be hard to find for BYU in this matchup. The Cougars rank 348th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.2 percent), while San Francisco ranks 42nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
San Francisco Dons at BYU Cougars Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- BYU ranks eighth in assists per game (17.2) while San Francisco ranks 206th (11.8).
- The Dons are eighth in the nation with 15.8 three pointers allowed per game while the Cougars are 52nd with 19.3 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Dons rank 145th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Cougars rank 243rd (33.4).
- BYU ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while San Francisco ranks 71st (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dons have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, San Francisco has defeated opponents by an average of 6.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 85.8 points per game (8.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
