Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Chicago State vs San Francisco NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Francisco.
Chicago State vs San Francisco Prediction
The Cougars and Dons are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dons will host the game at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and San Francisco is favored by -22.5 against Chicago State in a non-conference matchup.
Chicago State vs. San Francisco Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Chicago State Cougars at San Francisco Dons
- Where: San Francisco at War Memorial Gymnasium
- Date: Saturday, November 16th
- Betting Odds SF -22.5, CHIST +2200 | SF -8000 O/U 148.5
Cougars Preview: Are the Cougars Ready for a Win at San Francisco?
Chicago State Cougars Recent Game
Chicago State faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 12th, as they took on the Texas Longhorns on the road. The Cougars were heavy underdogs, entering the game as +31 point underdogs, and they failed to cover the spread in a 105-58 loss.
After falling behind 50-18 at halftime, Chicago State managed to score 40 points in the 2nd half, but they also allowed 55 points. The total points for the game ended up at 163, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.
Cougars Offense Breakdown
Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 29.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, with two-point shooting at 28.9% and three-point shooting at 30.8%.
Tre Johnson led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Ze'Rik Onyema was efficient inside, shooting 7 of 8 from the field, while Arthur Kaluma contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Cougars Team Defense
Chicago State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 105 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 63 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Cougars gave up 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they made 24 free throws.
Dons Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Dons?
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
San Francisco cruised to an 84-54 win over Long Beach State on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, the Dons came in as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.
San Francisco led 36-24 at halftime and dominated the 2nd half, outscoring Long Beach State 48-30. The total points for the game ended at 138, falling short of the 144.5-point over/under line.
Dons Offense Breakdown
San Francisco's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 59.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They shot 67.6% on two-pointers and 41.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes in 17 attempts.
Malik Thomas led the way with 15 points, while Tyrone Riley IV was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5, including 2-for-2 from three. The Dons dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, with Marcus Williams contributing 3 assists and hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
Dons Team Defense
San Francisco's defense struggled, giving up 54 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Dons allowed 32 made field goals on 54 attempts.
Inside the arc, San Francisco's defense allowed 25 two-pointers on 37 attempts, a 67% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% success rate.
Cougars vs Dons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Chicago State has averaged 64 points per game while allowing 80. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Through their last ten home games, San Francisco has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 76 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Cougars have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Chicago State posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Dons have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Chicago State vs San Francisco Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Chicago State +22.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.