The San Francisco State Gators will travel to Riverside, California on Monday, November 6th, to face the California Baptist Lancers in their season opener. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:00pm ET and will be televised live on ESPN+.
The Gators are coming off a 16-13 season in 2022-23, while the Lancers finished with a record of 22-12. California Baptist is a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), while San Francisco State plays in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).
The game between the San Francisco State Gators and the California Baptist Lancers will be televised live on ESPN+. ESPN+ is a streaming service that is available on the ESPN app and on ESPN.com. A subscription to ESPN+ is required to watch the game.
Matchup: San Francisco State vs California Baptist
Time: Monday, November 6, 2023, 10:00pm ET (Local time)
Locations: Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside, CA
TV: ESPN+
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The Gators will be led by senior guard Justin Bridges, who averaged 17.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season. Bridges is one of the top scorers in the CCAA Conference and is a Preseason All-CCAA selection.
The Lancers will be led by senior forward Ferron Flavors Jr., who averaged 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game last season. Flavors Jr. is one of the most dominant players in the WAC Conference and is a Preseason All-WAC selection.
The game between the Gators and the Lancers is expected to be a close and competitive one. Both teams are evenly matched and have a number of talented players. San Francisco State has a slight edge in experience, while California Baptist has a slight edge in athleticism.
I predict that the California Baptist Lancers will defeat the San Francisco State Gators by a score of 75-70.
California Baptist has a slight edge in athleticism and depth over San Francisco State. The Lancers also have a better offense, ranking 34th in the country in offensive efficiency last season, while the Gators ranked 43rd.
San Francisco State has a slight edge in experience over California Baptist. The Gators also have a better defense, ranking 23rd in the country in defensive efficiency last season, while the Lancers ranked 52nd.
Overall, I believe that California Baptist has the edge in this matchup. They have a better offense and a more athletic team. However, San Francisco State is a capable team that could pull off the upset if they play their best game.
