San Francisco vs. Northwestern State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 18

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The San Francisco Dons (3-1) host the Northwestern State Demons (1-3) after winning three straight home games. The Dons are double-digit favorites by 19.5 points in the contest, which begins at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The over/under is set at 144.5 in the matchup.

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San Francisco Cover -19.5 vs Northwestern State -109

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San Francisco vs. Northwestern State betting lines

  • San Francisco moneyline odds to win: -3846
  • Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: +1425
  • Spread: San Francisco (-19.5)
  • Total: 144.5

San Francisco statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, San Francisco played better when playing at home, covering eight times in 15 home games, and five times in 10 road games.
  • The Dons went over the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (46.7%) than away games (40%) last season.
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, San Francisco had an identical winning percentage at home compared to on the road (1.000).

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Dons were 116th in the country offensively (76.0 points scored per game) and 84th on defense (69.1 points allowed).
  • San Francisco was 152nd in the country in rebounds per game (32.5) and 135th in rebounds allowed (30.5) last year.
  • The Dons were 148th in the country in assists (13.9 per game) last year.

San Francisco betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 17-14-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 19.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 12-8-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-15-1 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 4-5-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-1 (Home: 12-0; Away: 4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.4 (135th in nation) 43.3 (139th) 32.5 (152nd) 30.5 (135th) 13.9 (148th) 11.1 (176th)

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Northwestern State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last season, Northwestern State had better results away (10-5-1) than at home (6-7-0).
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Demons’ games finished above the over/under at home (46.2%, six of 13) than on the road (31.2%, five of 16).
  • Last year the Demons were 1-1 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they were 4-9 (.308).

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Demons posted 68.7 points per game (307th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They allowed 68.3 points per contest at the other end of the court (61st-ranked).
  • With 32.2 boards per game, Northwestern State ranked 168th in the country. It allowed 29.8 rebounds per contest, which ranked 90th in college basketball.
  • The Demons put up 13.4 assists per game, which ranked them 196th in the nation.

Northwestern State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 17-13-1 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 10-5-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 19.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-1; As Underdog: 11-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-19-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 5-11-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 6-4; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-11 (Home: 1-1; Away: 4-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (228th in nation) 41.8 (66th) 32.2 (168th) 29.8 (90th) 13.4 (196th) 12.3 (288th)
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