The No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs will try to extend their seven-game winning streak when they face the San Francisco Dons on Thursday night. Gonzaga has not lost a game since falling to then-No. 6 Baylor in a 64-63 final on Dec. 2. San Francisco is on a two-game losing skid after falling to San Diego in an 80-68 decision last Saturday.
Tip-off is set for 11 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are favored by 11 points in the latest San Francisco vs. Gonzaga odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 156. Before entering any Gonzaga vs. San Francisco picks, you'll want to see the college basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on San Francisco vs. Gonzaga. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for San Francisco vs. Gonzaga:
- Gonzaga vs. San Francisco spread: Gonzaga -11
- Gonzaga vs. San Francisco over/under: 156 points
- Gonzaga vs. San Francisco money line: San Francisco +450, Gonzaga -650
- Gonzaga vs. San Francisco picks: See picks here
Why San Francisco can cover
San Francisco has struggled with consistency this season, but that is not necessarily a bad thing for a large underdog. The Dons are capable of putting together huge performances, as evidenced by their 97-60 win against then-No. 25 Arizona State on Dec. 21. They are led by veteran guard Khalil Shabazz, who is averaging 15.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Senior guard Tyrell Roberts (14.2) and junior forward Zane Meeks (12.0) are both scoring in double figures as well, with Meeks pulling down a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game. Gonzaga has only played one true road game this season, which resulted in a blowout loss to Texas on Nov. 16. The Bulldogs also lost neutral-site games to Purdue and Baylor, so they have not proven that they are worthy of backing on the road.
Why Gonzaga can cover
Gonzaga has turned things around since losing to Baylor in early December, rattling off seven straight wins. The Bulldogs have averaged 100.8 points per game during their last five games, pouring in 111 points in their 23-point win over Pepperdine to open conference play. They are led by veteran forward Drew Timme, who is averaging 27.3 points per game since the loss to Baylor.
Timme is shooting 70.1% from the floor and is coming off a 35-point outing against Pepperdine. He also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out five assists in that game, knocking down 15 of 19 attempts from the floor. Gonzaga has won 24 consecutive meetings between these teams, with San Francisco's last win coming more than 10 years ago.
How to make Gonzaga vs. San Francisco picks
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