It will be a battle between two superb defenses when the fourth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (21-2, 8-0 WCC) take on the San Francisco Dons (17-5, 5-3 WCC) at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game can be seen on ROOT SPORTS at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
San Francisco Dons vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs defeated the San Diego Toreros, 85-69, while the Dons lost to the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 86-80.
Gonzaga played a nearly flawless contest. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.389 (above their season average of 0.276) and a turnover percentage of 13.1 (worse than their season average of 12.8). San Diego had marks of 0.212 and 22.4, respectively, for those same stats. San Francisco, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 13.3). Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura led the way, putting up 32 points and seven rebounds. Frankie Ferrari fueled San Francisco with 22 points and nine assists.
In their first matchup this season, Brandon Clarke led the Bulldogs to a 96-83 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 24 points. Gonzaga’s 0.587 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over San Francisco, who had a rate of 0.464.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Gonzaga takes on the top-notch defense of San Francisco. The Bulldogs rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Dons are 28th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Dons, who rank 273rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.206), could struggle to get to the line against the Bulldogs, who rank 59th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.192).
San Francisco at Gonzaga Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while San Francisco ranks 116th (3.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 49th in steals per game (7.6) while the Dons rank 136th (6.1).
- Gonzaga ranks 24th in rebounds per game (39.6) while San Francisco ranks 72nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.2).
- The Bulldogs rank fourth in assists per game (18.7) while the Dons rank 109th (14.0).
- San Francisco ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Gonzaga ranks 127th (22.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dons have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 29.2, up from 24.9 for the season.
