Gonzaga vs. San Francisco NCAAB Odds and Preview – February 24th, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • February 24, 2022

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are on track to secure another undefeated WCC run. A victory over San Francisco this Thursday brings the side a chance to achieve that goal. As for the upcoming opponents, they are among the contenders that make the undefeated record difficult to achieve. We expect the hosts to go all out and attempt to pull off an upset win in front of their home crowd.

Check out Nitrobetting’s preview of the upcoming Gonzaga vs. San Francisco bout. We feature event details, statistics, the latest NCAAB betting odds, trends, and predictions that help you find the best picks.

Gonzaga vs. San Francisco Game Information

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When: Thursday, February 24, 2021, 9:00 PM ET
Where: War Memorial Gym, San Francisco, CA
TV: ESPN2
Radio: 103.5 The Game! (Gonzaga) / KNBR 1050 (San Francisco)
Live Stream: March Madness Live
NCAAB Betting Odds: Gonzaga (odds) / San Francisco (odds)

Why Bet on the Gonzaga Bulldogs?

The Bulldogs are coming off a 12th straight win to kick-start conference play this season by taking down the Santa Clara Broncos at home. Their incredible WCC run already featured a victory over San Francisco after the Bulldogs overpowered the Dons at home, 78-62, last January.

Gonzaga is the biggest offensive threat in the league right now. They record a league-high 89.5 points per game on 52.9% shooting (first). The Bulldogs are almost unstoppable from the perimeter and inside the paint. They hit 61.8% of their two-point attempts (first) while averaging a respectable 37.5% from beyond the arc (26th). The only weakness we see on this end is the team’s free-throw shooting percentage at 72.0% (163rd).

The WCC leaders are no slouch on defense as well. They hold teams to 64.6 points (36th) per game and limit opponents to 37.2% shooting (second). Head coach Mark Few is particular with his squad’s shooting defense as they maintain a 41.1% opponent two-point (third) and 29.7% opponent three-point (20th) percentage.

There are no notable injuries that happened to Gonzaga’s lineup this month, which means the rest of the core team is ready to go.

Why Bet on San Francisco Dons?

San Francisco bounced back from a 69-64 road loss to the Saint Mary’s Gaels last week. The team recovered from the defeat and steamrolled the Pacific Tigers to a 104-71 blowout victory. The Dons eagerly await this rematch against Gonzaga after a solid run of seven wins in ten games.

The hosts put plenty of work on the offensive end. There’s good reason to say that the team can keep up with Gonzaga on this side of the court. As a team, San Francisco averages 76.3 points (40th) per game on 45.8% shooting (60th). We see the team do plenty of work from the perimeter and close range, hitting 55.3% of their two-point attempts (20th). The Dons average 53.5% from the field (43rd) and should be enough to put pressure on the visitor’s defense.

Defensively, the Dons allow 65.7 points (59th) in 29 games played. They have an outstanding three-point shooting defense as the squad holds opponents to 29.0% from the arc. The side also boasts solid defensive rebounding numbers at 25.6 boards per game to complete the 38.0 total rebounds (41st). Although they are behind Gonzaga and its 30.7 rebounds (first) per game, their rebounding presence should be enough to relieve weight off the team’s shoulders.

Gonzaga vs. San Francisco Betting Trends

Gonzaga is 5-0 in its last five road games (4-1 ATS).
Gonzaga is 3-0 in its last three road games against San Francisco (2-1 ATS).
The totals have gone under in three of Gonzaga’s last five games against San Francisco.
San Francisco is 7-3 in its last ten games at the War Memorial Gym (3-7 ATS).
San Francisco is 7-3 in its last ten games (5-5 ATS).
The totals have gone over in three of San Francisco’s last five games.

Gonzaga vs. San Francisco Expert Betting Predictions

It’s a rare sight to see Gonzaga enter the game as underdogs. In this scenario, they still have a grip on the favorite’s choice. The team has plenty of firepower and the results to back everything up. However, San Francisco is no pushover either. The team gave Gonzaga a run for its money last January. Although the result featured a double-digit victory for the Bulldogs, there were times when the Dons displayed plenty of promise. Having homecourt advantage helps the team maintain solid chances of covering the spread.

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