San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/6/23 – On Monday night, the San Francisco Dons will face off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament. USF defeated Santa Clara in the WCC tourney quarterfinals, giving them an impressive 4-1-0 record over their last five games. Gonzaga earned a decisive victory against Chicago State in their regular-season finale. The Bulldogs are now 5-0 straight-up in their last five games. Gonzaga has defeated the Dons twice this season: 77-75 on January 5 and 99-81 on February 9. Gonzaga holds a commanding 70-22 advantage in this all-time series. NCAA basketball betting lines are in place as these teams battle it out in this game.
San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
Date & Time: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11:30 PM ET
Location: Orleans Arena
TV: ESP2
San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Odds
San Francisco
Moneyline: +550
Spread: +13 (-110)
Total: 160 over (-110)
Gonzaga
Moneyline: -800
Spread: -13 (-110)
Total: 160 u (-110)
San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Analysis
San Francisco Dons defeated Santa Clara 93-87 in overtime during the WCC quarterfinals. The Dons had success from long range, shooting 14-for-27 from beyond the arc (51.9%). They also got to the free-throw line often (27-for-35) to improve their winning percentage to 77.1%. USF outrebounded Santa Clara 50-33 with 13 offensive rebounds while outscoring them 18 turnovers to secure victory. USF averaged 75.6 points per game this season (90th), shot 44.9 percent from the field (176th) with a 35.4 three-point shooting percentage (121st). They converted 74.9 percent of their free throws (54th) and averaged 31.6 rebounds (190th) with an +1.5 rebound margin. Furthermore, USF ranked 89th in schedule adjusted offensive efficiency and 43rd in effective field goal percentage 53.6%. USF allowed 73.0 points per game on defense (26th), while opponents shot 44.0 percent from the floor (206th) with a 34.2 three-point shooting percentage (212th). The Dons ranked 147th in adjusted defensive efficiency, 265th in assist-per-turnover ratio, and 103rd in adjusted tempo.
Gonzaga Bulldogs concluded its regular season with a layup victory over Chicago State, after defeating Saint Mary’s in its final conference game. Gonzaga averages 88.0 points per game (1st), shooting 52.9 percent from the field and making 38.2 percent of its three-point attempts (17th). Additionally, Gonzaga converts 69.8 percent of their free throw attempts (251st) and averages 33.6 rebounds with a +5.4 margin in rebounding margin (73rd). Furthermore, Gonzaga leads in schedule adjusted offensive efficiency and effective field goal percentage at 58.3%. Gonzaga allows 73.6 points per game on defense ranked 287th, while opponents shoot 44.9 percent (262nd) with a 34.7 shooting percentage from behind the arc (246th). Gonzaga ranks 88th in adjusted defensive efficiency, 12th in assist-per-turnover ratio, and 40th in adjusted tempo.
San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Against the Spread
Dons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games. Over is 6-1 in Dons last 7 games following an ATS win. Under is 5-1 in Dons last 6 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Dons last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above 0.600. Under is 4-1 in Dons last 5 Monday games.
Over is 8-0 in Bulldogs last 8 overall. Over is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games following an ATS win.
Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a straight up win. Bulldogs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
San Francisco Dons vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Pick
The Dons have been playing outstandingly well in this year’s conference tournament. The Dons have been dominating in this year’s conference tournament. For the Dons, it was a third time lucky as they prevailed in the rebounding battle and shot hot from three-point range.Since their thrilling victory against Saint Mary’s on February 25, the Gonzaga have not played a meaningful game. Expect the Dons to bring plenty of energy and give the Bulldogs a run for their money in this matchup. The Dons are likely to easily cover against Gonzaga, which has gone just 12-17-1 ATS this season. Despite being an underdog college basketball online experts believe San Francisco to beat Gonzaga.
Free Pick: San Francisco Dons +13 (-110)
