San Diego Toreros vs San Francisco Dons Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday, January 2, 2026
The San Diego Toreros (6-8, 1-1 WCC) head to San Francisco (9-6, 1-1 WCC) on Friday night to play the Dons after dropping a 99-93 decision to Gonzaga while the Dons fell 70-62 at Oregon State. Build a strong bankroll by using our free basketball picks.
San Diego vs San Francisco Game Information
- Date: Friday, January 2
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: The Sobrato Center (San Francisco, CA)
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
San Diego Toreros Preview
San Diego plays with pace and pressure, averaging 74.4 points per game while ranking high in steals (8.6 per game). Ty-Laur Johnson sets the tone as the leading scorer (14.2 ppg) and primary playmaker (3.4 apg), and his 2.2 steals per game are a big part of USD’s ability to generate extra possessions.
The problem has been converting those extra chances into stops at the other end. The Toreros are giving up 76.9 points per game, and rebounding, or lack thereof (30.7 per game), can leave them vulnerable against bigger, more physical teams. USD also turns it over 12.8 times per game, so the offense has to stay organized, especially on the road.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 74.4
- Points Allowed: 76.9
- Field Goal %: 44%
- Rebounds: 30.7
- Assists: 15.6
- Steals: 8.6
- Blocks: 3.6
- Turnovers: 12.8
San Francisco Dons Preview
San Francisco’s calling card is its defense. The Dons allow 68.5 points per game and rebound well (37.3 per game), a combination that keeps opponents from stringing together long scoring runs. David Fuchs anchors the frontcourt at 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, and his shooting inside gives San Francisco a strong presence in the paint.
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In the backcourt, Ryan Beasley (13.0 ppg, 2.8 apg) and Tyrone Riley IV (11.7 ppg) give the Dons enough shot-making to win lower-scoring games. San Francisco also protects the ball (11.2 turnovers per game), which matters against a San Diego team that applies pressure. If the Dons remain careful with the ball and keep USD off the glass, they control the game’s tempo at home.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 75.3
- Points Allowed: 68.5
- Field Goal %: 45%
- Rebounds: 37.3
- Assists: 14.5
- Steals: 5.3
- Blocks: 3.7
- Turnovers: 11.2
San Diego Toreros vs San Francisco Dons Prediction
San Francisco wins by keeping San Diego in the half-court, owning the rebounding margin, and leaning on Fuchs’ interior production while Beasley steadies the offense against the Torerors' constant pressure. Final Score Prediction: San Francisco Dons win and cover ATS, 74-66. Betting on sports and on San Diego is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for San Francisco with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on San Diego vs San Francisco can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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