The 2022 NCAA Tournament continues on Thursday night with a 7 vs. 10 matchup in the East Region between the Murray State Racers and the San Francisco Dons. Murray State earned a No. 7 seed after going 30-2 on the season and winning the OVC while San Francisco went 24-9 and finished fourth in WCC. Murray State has been the better team against the spread with a 16-12 record while San Francisco is 14-18.
Tipoff is set for 9:40 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Racers are two-point favorites in the latest Murray State vs. San Francisco odds from Caesars Sportsbook and the over-under is set at 137. Before making any San Francisco vs. Murray State picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Murray State vs. San Francisco and revealed its coveted picks and predictions for the NCAA Tournament 2022. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model’s college basketball picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for San Francisco vs. Murray State:
- Murray State vs. San Francisco spread: Murray State -2
- Murray State vs. San Francisco over-under: 137 points
- Murray State vs. San Francisco money line: Murray State -140, San Francisco +120
- Murray State: The Racers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games
- San Francisco: The Dons are 4-1 ATS in their last five games
Why Murray State can cover
The Racers are currently ranked No. 20 in the AP Top 25 after an impressive season that saw them go undefeated in conference play while collecting non-conference wins over tournament teams Memphis and Chattanooga as well as would-be tourney team Bellarmine. Murray State now carries a 20-game winning streak into the NCAA Tournament 2022 and figures to be a challenge for anybody in its path.
Fourth-year forward KJ Williams was the OVC Player of the Year after averaging 18.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He’s going to be a load to handle inside for San Francisco, who will be without its own star forward Yauhen Massalski (knee). Williams is 6-foot-10 and 245 pounds, and he’s likely to be the most physically dominant player on the floor.
Why San Francisco can cover
San Francisco also had an impressive season and got into the NCAA Tournament as an at-large bid thanks to resume-enhancing wins over Davidson, UAB and Arizona State. Without Massalski in the lineup, the Dons will be extremely guard-oriented, but that shouldn’t be a huge problem as they have one of the best backcourt tandems in the country and great overall depth at the position.
Jamaree Bouyea averaged 16.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game this season while Khalil Shabazz averaged 14.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Italian guard Gabe Stefanini and Julian Rishwain also play important minutes for the club, giving San Francisco a quartet of guards they can rely upon during a stage of the season where guard play is more valuable.
How to make San Francisco vs. Murray State picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 143 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 80 percent of the time. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
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