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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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