San Francisco vs Oregon State Picks and Prediction – 2/27/2025

This Wednesday, Malik Thomas and the San Francisco Dons will travel to Gill Coliseum to take on Michael Rataj and the Oregon State Beavers in a West Coast conference showdown. Get our free NCAAB Picks all season long! The Dons, now 22-7, are coming off a 71-58 win against Pacific on Thursday. Thomas has played a key role in San Francisco’s success, contributing on both ends of the floor. The Dons have been solid on the road, and they will look to extend their winning streak with another strong performance.

Oregon State, sitting at 20-9, is fresh off an 83-73 victory over San Diego on Saturday. Rataj has been a consistent scoring option for the Beavers, leading the team with his ability to finish inside and create open looks for his teammates. Oregon State has been tough to beat at home, and they will rely on their offensive efficiency to challenge San Francisco’s defense.

San Francisco will need to control the tempo and take advantage of fast-break opportunities. Thomas must step up as a leader and help his team execute on both ends. Defensively, the Dons must focus on limiting Oregon State’s ability to score in the paint while maintaining efficiency on offense.

Oregon State’s best chance at victory will be to establish a strong inside presence and take advantage of second-chance opportunities. Rataj must be aggressive in creating scoring chances while keeping San Francisco’s shooters in check.

This game sets up a competitive battle between Thomas’ two-way impact and Rataj’s scoring ability in what should be a close contest. While Oregon State will put up a strong fight at home, San Francisco’s defensive discipline and transition play could give them the advantage. Final Score Prediction, San Francisco Dons win 74-70.