Preview: San Francisco Dons vs. Washington State Cougars in WCC Tournament
The No. 3 seed San Francisco Dons (23-8, 13-5 WCC) are set to face off against the No. 6 seed Washington State Cougars (19-13, 8-10 WCC) in the West Coast Conference tournament. This exciting matchup will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Orleans Arena in Paradise, Nevada, starting at 11 p.m. ET.
Game Information and Betting Odds
- Game Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Tip-off Time: 11 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Venue: Orleans Arena, Paradise, Nevada
- Point Spread: San Francisco favored by 5.5 points
- Moneyline: San Francisco (-230), Washington State (+188)
- Total Over/Under: 151.5 points
Team Insights and Key Players
San Francisco Dons
The Dons rely heavily on their leading scorer Malik Thomas, who impressively averages 19.1 points per game, complemented by 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists. Tyrone Riley IV stands out as the team’s top rebounder, securing an average of 5.9 boards per game. Additionally, Marcus Williams facilitates the offense with his average of 4.3 assists per game and showcases his shooting skills by hitting 2.2 three-pointers on average.
Defensively, Thomas also leads the Dons in steals with an average of 1.7 steals per game, while Carlton Linguard contributes significantly with 0.9 blocks per contest.
Washington State Cougars
For the Cougars, Nate Calmese is the primary scoring threat, averaging 15 points a game, along with 3.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. LeJuan Watts contributes as a strong all-around player, leading Washington State in both rebounds (6.6) and assists (4.4) per game. Additionally, Dane Erikstrup helps stretch the floor with his three-point shooting, averaging 1.9 made three-pointers per game.
On the defensive side, Calmese leads the Cougars in steals (1.5 per game), while ND Okafor serves as a shot-blocking presence with an average of 1.2 blocks per game.
Match Predictions
As the Dons enter this game as the favorite, predictions suggest a close contest. The recommended picks are Washington State to cover the spread (+5.5) and the total points to go under 151.5. The predicted final score is projected to be San Francisco 78, Washington State 73.
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