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March Madness: Gonzaga vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Gonzaga vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 5 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-7) battle the No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers (31-4) in the Sweet 16 on Friday. Tip from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is set for 7:39 p.m. ET (TBS/truTV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Gonzaga vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Gonzaga took down McNeese 86-65 in the 1st round to cover as a 7-point favorite. In the 2nd Round last Saturday, the Bulldogs dominated the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks 89-68 to cover as a 4-point favorite. The Bulldogs have hit the Over in both tournament games.

Purdue knocked off 16th-seeded Grambling 78-50 in the 1st round to cover as a 27-point favorite before destroying Utah State 106-67 in the 2nd round on Sunday to cover as an 11.5-point favorite. The Boilermakers are 1-1 against the Over.

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Gonzaga vs. Purdue odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Gonzaga +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Purdue -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Gonzaga +5.5 (-115) | Purdue -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 84, Gonzaga 80

Moneyline

PASS.

Purdue (-225) has looked phenomenal in its 1st 2 games with C Zach Edey leading the way with a pair of double-doubles (30 points, 21 rebounds and 23, 14). There is no value on the Boilermakers to win.

Against the spread

BET GONZAGA +5.5 (-115).

While Purdue is expected to win, Gonzaga has proved its ability to compete with the No. 1 seed. The Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. They dominated Kansas in the 2nd round and have showed their defensive capabilities allowing 68 or fewer points in both games.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 154.5 (-110).

Both teams have scored at high rates in the 1st 2 rounds with the Bulldogs scoring 86 and 89 points and the Boilermakers scoring 78 and 106 points. This game will have a fast pace with each team having a unique ability to create scoring opportunities.

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March Madness: Gonzaga at Kansas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Gonzaga vs. Kansas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 5 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-7) will face the 4th-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (23-10) Saturday in the 2nd Round of the Midwest Region. Tip from Delta Center in Salt Lake City is set for 3:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Gonzaga vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Gonzaga dominated 12th-seeded McNeese 86-65 in the 1st round Thursday to cover as a 7-point favorite. F Graham Ike scored a team-high 16 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double, while F Anton Watson (13, 13) also had a double-double. The Bulldogs shot 51.7% from the field in the win.

Kansas edged out No. 13 Samford 93-89 Thursday but failed to cover as a 7.5-point favorite. F K.J. Adams Jr. scored a team-high 20 points while C Hunter Dickinson (19, 20) had a double-double. All 5 Kansas starters scored in double figures, while the team shot 60.3% from the field in the win.

Gonzaga is No. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, while Kansas is 20th.

Gonzaga vs. Kansas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Gonzaga -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Kansas +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Gonzaga -4.5 (-110) | Kansas +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga vs. Kansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas 83, Gonzaga 79

Moneyline

BET KANSAS (+165).

While Kansas gave up a large lead in the 1st round but hung on to win, it showed flashes of the dominant team it can be. With Dickinson back in the lineup, Kansas has an ability to push the pace of the game and convert crucial opportunities. The Jayhawks have scored 86 or more points in 3 of their last 7 outings. The Zags performed well in their 1st-round victory, but they will be outmatched by the Jayhawks.

At plus money, the KANSAS ML (+165) is a steal.

Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline presents better profit for Kansas +4.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

BET OVER 151.5 (-110).

Gonzaga and Kansas each hit the Over in their 1st-round wins with Gonzaga scoring 86 and Kansas scoring 93. The Bulldogs have hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 games, while scoring 86 or more points in 8 of their last 10. The Jayhawks have hit the Over in 3 of their last 5 and have scored 90 or more in 2 of their last 4.

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March Madness: McNeese vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s McNeese vs. Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 12th-seeded McNeese Cowboys (30-3) face off against the 5th-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-7) Thursday in the 1st round of the Midwest Region. Tip from Delta Center in Salt Lake City is set for 7:25 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the McNeese vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

McNeese enters on an 11-game win streak after taking down Nicholls 92-76 Wednesday to win the Southland Tournament, while failing to cover as a 16.5-point favorite. G Shahada Wells scored a team-high 27 points, and was joined by 3 teammates in double figures. The Cowboys shot 61.4% from the field in the win.

Gonzaga, which is No. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, had won 9 games in a row before falling 69-60 to Saint Mary’s in the WCC title game and failing to cover as a 3-point favorite. F Anton Watson scored a team-high 18 points, and G Ryan Nembhard (13 points, 11 rebounds) had a double-double. The Bulldogs shot 44.4% from the filed in the loss.

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McNeese vs. Gonzaga odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:10 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): McNeese +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Gonzaga -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): McNeese +7.5 (-115) | Gonzaga -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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McNeese vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 84, McNeese 81

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Gonzaga (-350) to take down McNeese, however it would not be negligent to sprinkle the Cowboys (+260) moneyline. They are 30-3 this season and have been favored by 14 or more points in their last 5 games — they went 3-2 ATS in those 5 contests.

Against the spread

BET MCNEESE +7.5 (-115).

The Cowboys are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games but have been a single-digit favorite in just 1 of their last 10 games. They have a high-powered offense and a lock-down defense.

Gonzaga has failed to cover in 4 of its last 7 games including its conference final in which it lost by 9 as a 3-point favorite.

While the Bulldogs have potential in the tournament, demonstrated by a road win over Kentucky in mid-February, expect McNeese to stay in this one until the final buzzer.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 148.5 (-115).

The Cowboys have hit the Over in 3 of their last 5 games and have scored at least 76 points in each of their last 5, including scoring 81 or more in 4 times. They have scored at least 74 in 9 of their last 10.

The Bulldogs have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10, including 3 of the last 5. They have scored 86 or more points in 8 of their last 10, while giving up 69 or more in 6 of their last 10.

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WCC Tournament: Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-6) and Saint Mary’s Gaels (25-7) meet in the West Coast Conference (WCC) Championship Game Tuesday at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Second-seeded Gonzaga started slow against San Francisco in the semifinals, but the Bulldogs pulled away in the 2nd half for an 89-77 win over the Dons to cover the 9.5-point number as the Over (150) easily cashed. The Zags have won 9 games in a row, with the last loss coming Feb. 3 against the Gaels in Spokane.

First-seeded Saint Mary’s roughed up Santa Clara 79-65 Monday to cover an 11-point number as the Over (135.5) comfortable cashed. SMC has covered 7 of the past 9 outings, while the Over is on a 5-1 run.

Gonzaga exacted a little revenge on Saint Mary’s in the regular-season finale in Moraga, covering as a 3.5-point underdog in a 70-57 win as the Under (142) cashed.

Gonzaga is No. 15 and Saint Mary’s is No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

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Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Gonzaga -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Saint Mary’s +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread: Gonzaga -2.5 (-110) | Saint Mary’s +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 71, Saint Mary’s 66

Moneyline

GONZAGA (-145) is worth a look as a moderate favorite in Vegas. For a time, it appears Mark Few’s bunch was on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. However, the Bulldogs have rattled off 9 straight wins, and it likely won’t matter if it wins or loses despite a 3-5 SU record in Quad 1 games. One of those wins came against Saint Mary’s (+120) in the regular-season finale.

Against the spread

GONZAGA -2.5 (-110) is worth playing, as it simply needs to win by 3, and it’s substantially cheaper than the moneyline. The Bulldogs have covered 3 in a row, while going 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 9 outings.

Saint Mary’s +2.5 (-110) has covered just once in the past 4 meetings, and it is 3-6-1 ATS across the past 10 meetings. These teams met in the WCC Tournament last season, with Gonzaga routing Saint Mary’s 77-51. It might not be that lopsided, but until it falls, the Zags are still the king of the WCC.

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Over/Under

UNDER 139.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit at most.

The total cashed in each of the regular-season meetings, while also cashing in last season’s tournament game.

Saint Mary’s has cashed the Over in 5 of the past 6 games, but the only Under came in the regular-season finale against Gonzaga. There is risk going low, so be careful.

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WCC Tournament: San Francisco vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Francisco vs. Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Francisco Dons (23-9) and the No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs (24-6) clash in a West Coast Conference semifinal Monday. Tip from Orleans Arena in Las Vegas is set for 11:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the San Francisco vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dons took care of Portland 72-51 in the opening round for the chance to face Gonzaga. They covered as 16-point favorites as F Marcus Williams went 4-for-6 from 3-point range to lead the squad with 16 points. Gonzaga beat the Dons in their own building, 86-68, Feb. 29.

Gonzaga, No. 18 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll (a new poll will be released Monday afternoon), has beaten San Francisco in each of the last 10 meetings, including both matchups this season. F Graham Ike had 26 points in the last one, and he has gone for 20+ in 7 straight games. He’s a big reason that the Zags have won 8 straight.

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San Francisco vs. Gonzaga odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): San Francisco +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Gonzaga -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): San Francisco +8.5 (-118) | Gonzaga -8.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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San Francisco vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 81, San Francisco 69

Moneyline

The Zags are big-time favorites, and there’s no reason to expect a Cadbury egg to be laid here. That said, there is no play on the ML here. Instead, let’s go with RYAN NEMBHARD OVER 13.5 POINTS (-104).

He has 14+ in 5 of 6 games and had 15 against the Dons in the last meeting.

Against the spread

The Zags have covered this spread in 3 of the last 4 meetings and 9 of 10. The neutral site could create an imbalance, but this is right at my limit for a spread. If it swells to 9.5, I’d avoid it altogether.

Take GONZAGA -8.5 (-118).

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Over/Under

The Zags score in bunches, ranking 6th in the country with 85.6 PPG. The Dons are no slouch, though tied for 70th with 77.9 PPG. The Over is just 4-6 in the last 10 meetings, but this number has cashed in the last 7.

Go easy here, because we’re projecting the Over to narrowly cash. But if you want action on the total, take the OVER 148.5 (-115).

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Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs (23-6, 13-2 West Coast) and Saint Mary’s Gaels (24-6, 15-0) meet in a key West Coast Conference tussle Saturday night. Tip-off from University Credit Union Pavilion will be at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook ‘s lines around the Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Gonzaga is ranked No. 22 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs covered as 4-point favorites in an 86-68 win over San Francisco at Chase Center Thursday. The win marked GU’s 7th in a row, and it snapped a 3-game losing skid against the spread (ATS).

Saint Mary’s, tabbed as 17th in the Coaches Poll, also played Thursday. The Gaels earned an ATS win as 15.5-point favorites; they won 83-57 at Pepperdine. SMC has not lost since Dec. 23; the Gaels are 16-0 since and that includes a 64-62 victory over these Bulldogs Feb. 3.

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Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Gonzaga +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Saint Mary’s -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Gonzaga +2.5 (-110) | Saint Mary’s -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Mary’s 71, Gonzaga 67

Moneyline

PASS. A Gaels tag of -140 or lower would make the SMC ML play the best option, but otherwise the ATS action cozies up to more value for the bettor.

Against the spread

GU is 0-3 ATS in games lined with totals in the 140s; the Bulldogs are 0-5 ATS against teams allowing 64 or fewer points per game (PPG).

The Gaels, who allow 58.1 PPG, are 10-5 ATS in WCC action.

It does not happen often, but it does happen. Over the last 3 years, Gonzaga has been an underdog 6 times. The Bulldogs went 1-5 ATS.

Saint Mary’s boasts a strong interior defense and tremendous rebounding. The Bulldogs did a nice job keeping SMC off the glass in the Feb. 3 meeting (just 7 SMC offensive rebounds despite a relatively low shooting percentage). Look for a push in that area and for the Gaels to get a win in 2-possession territory.

TAKE SAINT MARY’S -2.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

When GU has played those defense-1st squads yielding 64 or fewer points, the Under has prevailed with a 5-0 mark.

The Under hit in the 1st meeting, and that was on a total of 138.5. Figure on ultra-slow SMC controlling the pace and on a game without a ton of frees and 3s.

BACK THE UNDER 141.5 (-110).

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March Madness: UConn vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UConn vs. Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 4th-seeded UConn Huskies (28-8) and 3rd-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-5) meet Saturday in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is scheduled for 8:49 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UConn vs. Gonzaga odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Huskies demolished 8th-seeded Arkansas 88-65 as 3.5-point favorites in the Sweet 16 Thursday. Not only is UConn a perfect 3-0 straight-up (SU) so far in the NCAA Tournament, but it is also 3-0 against the spread (ATS). That’s in part because the Huskies have been cruising on the offensive end, going for 87 or more points in 2 of the 3 games in the Big Dance.

UConn F Adama Sanogo was 9-of-11 shooting from the field vs. Arkansas, finishing with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. He is shooting a ridiculous 75.0% from the field (33 of 44) and averaging 23.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game — posting at least 18 points and 8 boards in each game — through the first 3 games of the tournament.

Gonzaga outlasted UCLA 79-76 as 1-point favorites as the Over (146.5) cashed in the Sweet 16 Thursday. It was the 1st cover in 3 NCAA Tournament games for the Zags.

The Bulldogs have been a little shaky defensively, allowing 70 or more points in tournament games against Grand Canyon, TCU and UCLA, good for an average of 75.7 points allowed per game.

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UConn vs. Gonzaga odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:58 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): UConn -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Gonzaga +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): UConn -2.5 (-105) | Gonzaga +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UConn vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 81, Gonzaga 77

Moneyline

In this topsy-turvy NCAA Tournament, the lower seeds have been making all kinds of noise. I think it continues Saturday and that UCONN (-140) is worth a look in Las Vegas.

The difference here isn’t offense — both teams have plenty of that — but it’s that the Huskies bring a lot more to the table defensively as the Bulldogs just aren’t great at that end of the floor. Expect the Zags to have their hands full trying to contain a white-hot Sanogo, too.

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Against the spread

UCONN -2.5 (-105) is a solid play, although it should be a very close game.

The Huskies are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 outings played on a neutral floor. UConn is also 7-1 ATS in the last 8 against winning teams and 19-7 ATS in the past 26 games in the NCAA Tournament, according to covers.com.

Gonzaga is a dismal 1-7 ATS in its previous 8 NCAA Tournament games, 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 neutral-site affairs and 8-21-2 ATS in the past 31 against winning teams.

Over/Under

The OVER 153.5 (-110) is the lean in this Elite 8 tussle.

While the Under has cashed frequently for UConn, going 5-2 in the past 7 games overall, it’s been all Over all the time for Gonzaga. The Bulldogs have cashed the Over in 10 of the past 13 games, and if UConn is going to win this one, it is going to have to outproduce Gonzaga in a high-scoring battle.

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March Madness: Gonzaga vs. UCLA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Gonzaga vs. UCLA odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-5) battle the UCLA Bruins (31-5) Thursday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from T-Mobile Arena is set for 9:45 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Gonzaga vs. UCLA odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 3rd-seeded Bulldogs took down No. 6 TCU 84-81 Sunday, failing to cover a 4.5-point spread on a last-second 3 by the Horned Frogs. Gonzaga failed to cover its 1st-round matchup as well, beating Grand Canyon 82-70 as a 15.5-point favorite. It is 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in postseason play and 1-3 O/U as well.

The No. 2 seed UCLA is 3-1-1 ATS in the postseason. It beat No. 15 UNC Asheville 86-53 in the 1st round, covering as a 17.5-point favorite. It then failed to cover as a 7.5-point favorite against No. 7 Northwestern in a 68-63 win. The Bruins are led by G Jamie Jaquez Jr., who is averaging 17.5 points per game.

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Gonzaga vs. UCLA odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Gonzaga +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | UCLA -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Gonzaga +1.5 (-112) | UCLA -1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga vs. UCLA picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 73, UCLA 70

Moneyline

BET GONZAGA (+100).

The Bruins are beat up with both F David Singleton and F Adem Bona dealing with injuries. They are currently the 3rd- and 4th-leading scorers for UCLA in postseason play.

While it may not seem like it has an aggressive schedule, Gonzaga has taken down Alabama, Xavier and Michigan State this season — 3 of the remaining 16 teams. It beat a top Big 12 side in TCU as well in a game that felt more distant than the 3-point ending.

The Bruins didn’t have a great non-conference schedule, losing to Baylor and Illinois yet beating Kentucky and Maryland.

Gonzaga has the most efficient offense in the NCAA per Kenpom, and with the 12th-most difficult non-conference schedule, the veteran side should be able to come out on top. Back GONZAGA (+100).

Against the spread

PASS.

I would rather play Gonzaga to win outright given the difference in odds.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 145.5 (-110).

UCLA plays at the 245th-slowest pace in the NCAA. Couple that with its No. 2 defense in the NCAA, and it should want this game to be played at a slower pace, the best way to take on the Bulldogs. UCLA is 3-2 O/U in postseason play while Gonzaga is 1-3 O/U.

The pace of this game should help dictate the total, and the presence of UCLA G Tyger Campbell should be a key reason why the Bulldogs struggle to play at an ultra-fast tempo. Given that, take the UNDER 145.5 (-110).

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March Madness: TCU vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s TCU vs. Gonzaga odds and lines, with expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 6th-seeded TCU Horned Frogs (22-12) and No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (29-5) meet Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The West Region contest at Ball Arena in Denver is slated to tip off at 9:40 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Gonzaga odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

TCU defeated Arizona State 72-70 Friday. The Frogs are looking to win back-to-back games for just the 2nd time since Jan. 24. They shot 35.5% from the floor Friday and have shot just 37.3% over their last 4 games — well below their season average of 45.37% (127th).

Gonzaga is No. 9 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs shot and rebounded their way to an 82-70 win over Grand Canyon Friday, hitting 53.6% from the field and going plus-16 in rebound margin (38-22). The Bulldogs enter on a 10-game win streak.

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TCU vs. Gonzaga odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: TCU +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Gonzaga -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +4.5 (-105) | Gonzaga -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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TCU vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 77, TCU 73

Moneyline

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Against the spread

TCU’s defense, particularly on the perimeter, will be key against a Bulldogs five hitting 38.9% of its looks from beyond the arc (9th). The Frogs have held foes to a 30.8% mark (32nd). TCU gets a lot of looks in close on offense. Peg the Frogs as possibly keeping this game close down to the wire.

No lean. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is 4-1 across TCU’s last 5 games and 4-1-1 in its last 6 neutral-site games. It’s also 3-0 in Gonzaga’s last 3 games and 4-1 in its last 5 neutral-site games.

Pace figures point to a high-scoring affair, but this total is a shade too aggressive. The Bulldogs are a great shooting team, but some regression in their numbers could well come due against a TCU defense that has been quite good since mid-season.

The lean is slim toward a partial-unit play on the UNDER 156.5 (-112).

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March Madness: Grand Canyon vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Grand Canyon vs. Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 14th-seeded Grand Canyon Lopes (24-11) and No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-5) tangle Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver. Tip time in this Midwest Region battle at Ball Arena is slated for 7:35 p.m. ET (truTV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grand Canyon vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Grand Canyon made it through the Western Athletic Conference Tournament as a 5-seed to punch its ticket to the Big Dance. The Antelopes rifled off 4 straight wins, shooting a robust 50.3% from the floor (48.4% on 3-pointers) along the way in those brackets. Friday will pose a tough test for a veteran five that hasn’t played a tough slate of good offensive teams.

Nationally-ranked No. 9 Gonzaga is the top-scoring team in NCAA-I (87.5 points per game). The Bulldogs have averaged even more — 92.3 PPG — in winning each of their last 9 games. Gonzaga is 16-1 against Quad 3 and 4 foes.

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Grand Canyon vs. Gonzaga odds

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Moneyline: Grand Canyon +1075 (bet $100 to win $1075) | Gonzaga -1900 (bet $1,900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grand Canyon +15.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -15.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Grand Canyon vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 87, Grand Canyon 62

Moneyline

A wide gulf between these prices, and a near certainty the true odds are buried in there somewhere.

PASS.

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Against the spread

GU is 0-5 ATS over its last 5 NCAA tourney games. The Lopes are a slight lean but maybe just by a point or so, and that’s not enough to motivate a login to a sportsbook account.

PASS.

Over/Under

This match-up features fast-paced-high-octane-offense of Gonzaga against a slowest-third offense of Grand Canyon.

The Bulldogs had a stretch from Feb. 4-March 1 when their pace got faster and they shot 55.3% from the field while getting to the line 26.0 times per game and forcing 12.1 turnovers — an outlier uptick all the way. Take away that run. In Gonzaga’s last 10 games against Quad III opponents — in eight games prior to that stretch and 2 games since — the Under has gone 8-2.

Look for some peel-back here. We can still expect plenty of points for the Zags but in a neutral barn with something left in the tank for the 2nd round.

TAKE THE UNDER 155.5 (-108).

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