The No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs (29-2, 15-1 WCC) go head-to-head against the San Francisco Dons (22-11, 11-7 WCC) in the West Coast Conference Tourney at Orleans Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, 2020, and will air on ESPN.
San Francisco Dons vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Dons come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Pacific Tigers in their last outing, 72-54. San Francisco’s 0.610 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Pacific, who had a mark of 0.339. The Dons’ mark was above their season average of 0.513, while the Tigers’ was below their season average of 0.504. San Francisco rallied around Charles Minlend, who was the team’s leading scorer with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they were victorious over the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 86-76. The Bulldogs held the Gaels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.265). Filip Petrusev was Gonzaga’s top scorer with 27 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams clash. The Bulldogs rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while San Francisco ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent).
San Francisco Dons vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Under
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San Francisco ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Gonzaga ranks 222nd (19.7).
The Bulldogs rank seventh in assists per game (17.1) while the Dons rank 187th (12.1).
Gonzaga ranks 14th in rebounds per game (40.3) while San Francisco ranks 108th (36.5).
The Dons average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 109th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Gonzaga blocks 3.9 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 64th in the nation. San Francisco ranks 76th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
The Dons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average).