San Francisco vs Pacific Picks and Prediction – 1/3/2025

The San Francisco Dons (12-3, 2-0 WCC) are set to face the Pacific Tigers (5-11, 0-2 WCC) on January 2, 2025, at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.

San Francisco enters this matchup on a three-game winning streak, including a recent 97-94 overtime victory against Santa Clara. In that game, senior guard Malik Thomas led the team with an impressive 34 points and eight rebounds. Thomas has been a standout performer this season, averaging 19.3 points per game, which ranks second in the West Coast Conference. The Dons have demonstrated offensive efficiency, shooting 52.3% from the field in their latest win, and have been solid defensively, allowing 95.7 points per 100 possessions, placing them 26th nationally in defensive efficiency. 

The Tigers are currently on a seven-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat being a 75-65 loss to San Diego. Despite the loss, junior guard Elijah Fisher recorded a double-double, contributing 20 points and 10 rebounds. Fisher has been a consistent performer, ranking eighth nationally in free throw attempts with 84, and shooting 75.7% from the line this season. Offensively, Pacific has struggled, averaging 66.0 points per game and shooting 41.8% from the field in their latest outing. Defensively, they have allowed 108.7 points per 100 possessions, ranking 227th nationally in defensive efficiency. 

Considering San Francisco's recent form and Pacific's ongoing struggles, the Dons are favored to secure a victory in this matchup. San Francisco is far too tough of a matchup for Pacific, and should be able to win handily, barring a complete collapse from the Dons. Take San Francisco, by a score of 80-65.