The San Francisco Dons (17-5, 5-3 WCC) head to Gonzaga to take on the No. 4 Bulldogs (21-2, 8-0 WCC) in a matchup that pits great offense against tremendous defense. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and will air on ROOT SPORTS.
San Francisco Dons at Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Dons’ last contest, they were beaten by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 86-80. Saint Mary’s’ 0.148 free throw rate was their largest advantage over San Francisco, who had a mark of 0.063. The Gaels’ mark was below their season average of 0.224, while the Dons’ was below their season average of 0.213. San Francisco’s Frankie Ferrari put together a good outing, finishing with 22 points and nine assists.
The Bulldogs beat the San Diego Toreros in their last game, 85-69. The Bulldogs made 21 of their 28 free throws (75.0 percent), while the Toreros had a turnover percentage of 22.4 (above their season average of 17.0). Rui Hachimura was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Brandon Clarke scored a game-high 24 points and the Bulldogs defeated the Dons 96-83. He also put up nine rebounds. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.587 vs. 0.464) and had a better turnover percentage (4.9 vs. 5.9).
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the productive offense of Gonzaga takes on the stingy defense of San Francisco. The Bulldogs rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Dons are 28th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Dons rank 273rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.206), while the Bulldogs rank 59th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.192).
San Francisco Dons at Gonzaga Bulldogs Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Gonzaga ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while San Francisco ranks 116th (3.5).
The Bulldogs rank fourth in assists per game (18.7) while the Dons rank 109th (14.0).
San Francisco ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Gonzaga ranks 127th (22.3).
The Bulldogs rank 49th in steals per game (7.6) while the Dons rank 136th (6.1).
Gonzaga ranks 24th in rebounds per game (39.6) while San Francisco ranks 72nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.2).
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The Dons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 12.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 87.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
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