The San Francisco Dons (15-11, 4-7 WCC) battle the No. 16 Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-5, 8-2) Thursday. Tip from the McCarthey Athletic Center is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the San Francisco vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Dons and Bulldogs have battled once already this season, a 77-75 Gonzaga win in San Francisco. The Bulldogs failed to cover as a 9.5-point favorite while the Under 157.5 hit.
Gonzaga is coming off a 78-70 road loss to Saint Mary’s, failing to cover as a 3-point underdog in overtime. The Bulldogs are 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games and 7-15-1 ATS on the season.
San Francisco lost to Santa Clara 83-70 at home Saturday, failing to cover as a 3-point favorite. The Dons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games and 13-12 ATS on the season.
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San Francisco at Gonzaga odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): San Francisco +13.5 (-105) | Gonzaga -13.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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San Francisco at Gonzaga picks and predictions
Prediction
Gonzaga 83, San Francisco 70
Moneyline
Not available, but with Gonzaga 9-1 at home the expected line will be unplayable.
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Against the spread
BET SAN FRANCISCO +13.5 (-105).
San Francisco has played well against top competition this season, having a 2-0 ATS record against ranked opponents. The Dons are also 5-3 ATS as the road team. San Fran is 6-5 ATS against WCC opponents while Gonzaga is just 4-6 ATS against conference foes.
The Dons hold opponents to just 43% shooting as well which is where Gonzaga is the best in the nation, shooting 52% from the field. The Dons should be able to limit the Bulldogs’ efficient offense and have proven to thrive in conference play.
Back SAN FRANCISCO +13.5 (-105).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 155.5 (-115).
Gonzaga’s electric offense has topped 80 in 3 of its last 5 games, but it has still gone Under the projected total in 6 of its last 9.
The Bulldogs are 4-6 O/U in conference games while San Fran is 5-6 O/U in conference games. San Fran is 10-15 O/U this season, so it has consistently rewarded Under bettors.
Considering the trends, back the UNDER 155.5 (-115).
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