The No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs, currently boasting a record of 25-2 with a 13-1 standing in the West Coast Conference, are set to clash with the San Francisco Dons (15-13, 7-8) in an intriguing matchup this Wednesday. Scheduled for 11 p.m. ET at The Sobrato Center, the game will be broadcast on ESPN2, offering fans a thrilling evening of NCAA basketball action.
Gonzaga recently faced off against the Dons on January 24, securing a narrow 68-66 victory, although they did not cover the spread as a hefty 15.5-point home favorite. The Bulldogs experienced their first loss of February when they were defeated 87-80 by Portland as the 22.5-point favorite, but they quickly rebounded, winning their last three games by significant margins. Their latest outing resulted in a 94-86 triumph over Santa Clara, where they demonstrated remarkable efficiency, shooting 71.7% from inside the arc.
San Francisco is coming off a much-needed win, having snapped a three-game losing streak with a decisive 92-79 victory against San Diego on Sunday. The Dons have shown resilience against Gonzaga in previous encounters, boasting a 3-1 record against the spread in their last four meetings.
Current odds from BetMGM Sportsbook reflect Gonzaga as the clear favorite with a moneyline of -1200, requiring a $1,200 bet to potentially win $100, while San Francisco comes in at +750, where a $100 bet could yield $750. The point spread sits at Gonzaga -14.5 with a total points line (Over/Under) set at 148.5.
Experts predict a Gonzaga win with a score of 81-69, while advising a bet on San Francisco +14.5 given the Dons’ recent performance and historically competitive matchup against Gonzaga. Moreover, with the Over hitting in five of the last six games for San Francisco, many foresee a high-scoring affair, highlighting the pace of Gonzaga’s fast-break offense juxtaposed with San Francisco’s ability to capitalize on their shooting opportunities.
As fans anticipate this exciting confrontation, the dynamics between Gonzaga’s offensive prowess and San Francisco’s growing confidence suggest an enthralling showdown that could provide plenty of scoring excitement.