The fifth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (15-2, 2-0 WCC) and their outstanding offense travel to San Francisco to play the Dons (14-2, 2-0 WCC) and their exceptional defense. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. San Francisco Dons ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Dons barely escaped the Pepperdine Waves 72-69, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Pacific Tigers 67-36.
Gonzaga played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.2 (worse than their season average of 13.5) and a free throw rate of 0.283 (below their season average of 0.303). For those same stats, Pacific recorded marks of 30.3 and 0.178, respectively. Meanwhile, San Francisco’s 0.538 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Pepperdine, who had a mark of 0.388. The Dons’ mark was below their season average of 0.540, while the Waves’ was below their season average of 0.529. San Francisco received a boost from Charles Minlend, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds. Brandon Clarke played a key role for Gonzaga with 10 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the most recent contest, Gonzaga won 88-60. Gonzaga made 12 of their 26 three pointers (46.2 percent), while San Francisco was 5-22 (22.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of San Francisco takes on the stingy defense of Gonzaga. The Dons rank 37th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 24th in defensive efficiency. Contrasting styles will be on display in this matchup. The up-and-down Bulldogs rank 46th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Dons rank 279th.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. San Francisco Dons Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Francisco ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Gonzaga ranks 148th (23.1).
- The Dons rank 25th in rebounds per game (40.4) while the Bulldogs rank 107th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
- Gonzaga ranks 42nd in steals per game (8.1) while San Francisco ranks 95th (6.8).
- The Bulldogs rank seventh in assists per game (18.7) while the Dons rank 103rd (14.3).
- Gonzaga ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.6) while San Francisco ranks 96th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 88.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 45.8 points per game (21.8 below their season average).
- The Dons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 15.6 for the season.
