Arizona State at San Francisco College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/16/2018

Friday, November 16, 2018

War Memorial Gymnasium

Get todays College basketball odds and lines on this game.

The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to War Memorial Gymnasium to play the San Francisco Dons on Friday, November 16, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona State as 1 point favorites.

Arizona State comes into this game with an overall record of 3-0. They currently have a point differential of 22.7 as they are averaging 90.7 points per game while giving up 68.0 per contest. San Francisco has an overall record of 3-0. They are averaging 85.7 points per game and surrendering 48.7, good for a point differential of 37.0.

Valuable Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 2-1-0 against the spread

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 1-2-0 against the over/under

Important San Francisco Dons Betting Trends

The San Francisco Dons are 2-0-0 against the spread

The San Francisco Dons are 1-1-0 against the over/under

Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries

11/15/18 G Rob Edwards Back is questionable Friday vs San Francisco

Key San Francisco Dons Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Luguentz Dort comes into this contest averaging 21.7 points per game while playing 32.3 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 7.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.0 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 59% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 58%. Kimani Lawrence averages 15.0 points per game in 30.0 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.7 assists per contest and 5.0 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 42% for the year while his free throw percentage is 90%.

Player Spotlight

Jordan Ratinho averages 15.3 points per game while playing 24.3 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 2.7 rebounds per game and has 0.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 59% and his free throw percentage is at 50%. Charles Minlend averages 13.3 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 24.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.7 rebounds per contest and 2.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 82%.

Useful Team Statistics

Arizona State averages 90.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 45th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 22.7 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 209th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 210th in the nation. They average 54.7 rebounds per game and 14.3 assists per game, which ranks them 1st and 169th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 101st with 15.3 per game. The Sun Devils allow 68.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 143rd in the country. They also allow a 36% shooting percentage and a 28% average from behind the arc, ranking them 39th and 82nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 34.3 rebounds a game which ranks 143rd and they give up 10.3 assists per contest, which puts them in 82nd place in Division 1. They force 16.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 252nd in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

San Francisco is 84th in the country with 85.7 points per game this year. They are 47th in Division 1 in shooting at 51%, while their average scoring margin is 37.0. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 113th in the nation. They are 36th in the NCAA in rebounding with 45.3 boards per game, and 30th in assists per contest with 19.7. The Dons are 267th in turnovers per game with 12.0. The Dons surrender 48.7 points per contest, which ranks them 7th in D-1. Their defense allows a 34% shooting percentage and a 20% average from 3-point range, ranking them 24th and 12th in those defensive statistics. They rank 70th with 9.7 assists allowed per contest and 6th with 24.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Dons are 180th in country in forcing turnovers with 14.7 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Sun Devils have an offensive rating of 110.6, which is ranked 120th. They are 88th in college basketball in pace with 75.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 234th. As a unit they are 203rd in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shot attempts, ranking 305th in D-1. Arizona State is 211th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.4 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

San Francisco is 238th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.7 times per 100 possessions. The Dons are 4th in the country in offensive rating with 136.7. In terms of pace they are 345th in Division 1 with 62.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 60% is 38th. As a team they are 48th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 61% and they shoot 3-pointers on 45% of their shots, ranking 58th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Arizona State/San Francisco college basketball game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take San Francisco +1

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Guy Bruhn