- NIT Tournament First Round betting odds & predictions
- Cincinnati (17-17) is a -5.5 point favorite vs San Francisco (18-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- San Francisco / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN+
The San Francisco Dons (18-14) visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (17-17) on Mar. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Cincinnati, OH.
Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).
The San Francisco vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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San Francisco vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| San Francisco | +5.5 +100 | O 142.5 -110 | + |
| Cincinnati | -5.5 -120 | U 142.5 -110 | + |
San Francisco vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
San Francisco vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts San Francisco will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence for today’s game.
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San Francisco Basketball Best Bets Today:
- San Francisco has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+11.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- San Francisco has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 27 games (+10.60 Units / 6% ROI)
- San Francisco has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
- San Francisco have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.75 Units / 13% ROI)
- San Francisco has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.20 Units / 28% ROI)
Cincinnati Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
San Francisco Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
San Francisco has a 19-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.75 Units / 13.49% ROI).
- 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.6 Units / 5.48% ROI
- 17-15 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI
- 15-17 when betting the Under for -3.65 Units / -10.38% ROI
Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cincinnati has a 16-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.65 Units / -7.1% ROI).
- 17-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -1.38% ROI
- 17-17 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 17-17 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / -4.67% ROI
San Francisco Offensive Stats & Trends:
San Francisco has a TS% of 53% this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
San Francisco has averaged 79.4 points per game (1,905 points/24 games) this season — 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0
San Francisco has 14.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
San Francisco has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (763 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (305 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (885 assists/ 627 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Cincinnati has averaged 15.5 assists per game (885 assists/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3
Cincinnati has 305 offensive rebounds this season — 2nd most among Big 12 Teams
San Francisco Defensive Stats & Trends:
San Francisco has 210 steals this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams
San Francisco has averaged 8.8 steals per game (210 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
San Francisco has averaged 8.8 steals per game (210 steals/24 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.1
San Francisco has averaged 7.6 steals per game (438 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,509 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Cincinnati has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,908 points/3,362 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Cincinnati has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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