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Portland vs. San Francisco prediction: San Francisco favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Portland vs San Francisco predictions for college basketball Sunday.
San Francisco and Portland will lock horns in men's college basketball action at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center on Sunday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts San Francisco as the most likely winner of the Portland vs. San Francisco game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Portland vs. San Francisco prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Portland and San Francisco 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives San Francisco an 88% chance of defeating Portland. Our predicted final score has San Francisco winning 81-68.
According to our model, San Francisco (-11.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 147.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Portland vs. San Francisco odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Portland | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +11.5 (-102) | -11.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +600 | -880 |
| Total | o147.5 (-105) | u147.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Portland vs. San Francisco picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | San Francisco -11.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | San Francisco | -880 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 147.5 total points.
Portland vs. San Francisco game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between San Francisco and Portland at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland vs. San Francisco
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: War Memorial at the Sobrato Center
Conclusion
We predict San Francisco, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat Portland on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Portland vs. San Francisco insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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