The San Francisco Dons (4-3) go head-to-head with the Eastern Washington Eagles (3-5) at War Memorial Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 7, 2017.
San Francisco opened as a 7-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 142.5 points.
Eastern Washington Eagles at San Francisco Dons Betting Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Seattle Redhawks, 84-65. Seattle’s 0.591 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Eastern Washington, who had a mark of 0.444. The Redhawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.537. Richard Polanco was Eastern Washington’s high scorer with 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The Dons edged the Central Arkansas Bears in their last outing, 78-76. San Francisco out-rebounded Central Arkansas. The Dons had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. one) and total rebounds (43 vs. 30). Jordan Ratinho was San Francisco’s high scorer with 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
It could be a difficult game for Eastern Washington on the offensive glass. Dating back to last season, the Eagles rank 276th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.6 percent), while San Francisco ranks 64th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.7 percent).
Eastern Washington holds records of 3-5 straight up (SU) and 2-4 against the spread (ATS). Vegas is extremely precise when predicting totals of Eagles games, with an even split between overs and unders.
Meanwhile, San Francisco is 4-3 SU and 0-4 ATS. Much like to Eastern Washington, Dons games have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
The Eagles won the lone game against the Dons last season, 96-90. Eastern Washington did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (23-26; 88.5 percent). San Francisco, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 vs. 17.9).
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. San Francisco Dons ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
San Francisco ranks 101st in steals per game (6.7) while Eastern Washington ranks 274th (4.6).
The Eagles rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Dons rank 196th (3.9).
San Francisco ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Eastern Washington ranks 163rd (13.4).
The Dons average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. The Eagles rank 132nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.8).
San Francisco averages 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. Eastern Washington ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
