The San Francisco Dons (3-3) meet the Central Arkansas Bears (4-4) at War Memorial Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, December 4, 2017.
Central Arkansas Bears at San Francisco Dons ATS Prediction
The Bears are hoping for a better outcome after their 71-65 loss to the Little Rock Trojans in their last matchup. Getting to the free throw line was one of Little Rock’s biggest advantages. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Central Arkansas had 15. Jordan Howard was Central Arkansas’ leading scorer with 12 points on 4-for-15 shooting.
In the Dons’ last matchup, they got blown out by the No. 20 Arizona State Sun Devils, 75-57. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Arizona State’s biggest strengths. They had 36 free throw attempts, while San Francisco had just 14. Jordan Ratinho put together a good game for San Francisco, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
San Francisco figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Dons rank 60th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while Central Arkansas is 210th in effective field goal percentage (0.503).
Central Arkansas Bears vs. San Francisco Dons Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
San Francisco averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. Central Arkansas ranks 324th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
The Dons rank 19th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Bears rank 314th (18.1).
San Francisco averages 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 142nd in the NCAA. Central Arkansas ranks 292nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
The Dons rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Bears rank 189th (6.5).
Central Arkansas averages 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 171st in the nation. San Francisco ranks 219th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
