The San Francisco Dons (8-1) will attempt to prolong their seven-game winning streak against the Eastern Washington Eagles (1-6) at War Memorial Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Eastern Washington Eagles at San Francisco Dons Free Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were blown out by the No. 16 Syracuse Orange, 66-34. Getting to the free throw line was one of Syracuse’s largest strengths. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Eastern Washington had just eight. Tyler Kidd led Eastern Washington in scoring with nine points on 3-for-8 shooting.
The Dons dismantled the UC Davis Aggies in their last game, 76-42. The Dons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 13.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.574 vs. 0.304). With 14 points, Jordan Ratinho had a solid performance for San Francisco.
Eastern Washington may struggle to create turnovers. Since the 2017-18 season, San Francisco ranks 95th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while Eastern Washington has forced the 45th-fewest turnovers (16.7 percent). Additionally, the Eagles, who rank 329th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), will go head-to-head against the Dons, who rank 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).
The Dons won the lone contest against the Eagles last season, 81-71. The Dons had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 15.6) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 24.4).
Eastern Washington Eagles at San Francisco Dons ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Eastern Washington ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while San Francisco ranks 163rd (3.9).
The Dons rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Eagles rank 137th (13.4).
San Francisco averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 112th in the nation. Eastern Washington ranks 159th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Dons are 19th in the country with 18.2 three pointers allowed per game while the Eagles are 59th with 20.0 three pointers allowed per game.
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