Previously, the Gonzaga Bulldogs were the loveable underdog that became a College Basketball lines Giant Killer. But after years in that role, the Bulldogs became part of the college basketball power establishment. Last year Gonzaga was favored to win the national championship from the start. However, the Zags performed poorly as a public betting favorite. Instead of succeeding as chalk, Gonzaga flopped. But this season, the Zags returned to their traditional underdog status. Now they are on a potential Final Four run. On Thursday, the Zags face the UCLA Bruins in the Sweet Sixteen.
UCLA Bruins vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, March 23, 2023, 9:45 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Gonzaga | +2 (-110) | 145½ (-110) | +115 |  |
| UCLA | -2 (-110) | 145½ (-110) | -135 | |
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Gonzaga vs. UCLA SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, UCLA will get most of the sports betting action. Cause by their blue blood status as a traditional power. Additionally, the Bruins have shown much better wagering value than the Zags. Gonzaga will generate its share of support as a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, the Zags have recently played in the national championship game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Overview
Overall, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are 26-5 straight up, 12-17-1 against the spread, and 19-11 over/under the total. Gonzaga has national metrics of 1st for scoring offense, 1st for field goal percentage, 17th for 3-point field goal percentage, 251st for free throw percentage, and 71st for offensive rebounding. Meanwhile, defensively, the Zags are 287th for scoring defense, 262nd for field goal percentage permitted, 246th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 279th for defensive rebounding.
Gonzaga covered the spread in one of its last four outings. Also, the Zags went under the total in three of those games. Last weekend, Gonzaga earned victories over Grand Canyon and TCU in the NCAA Tournament. Veteran mainstay Drew Timme leads Gonzaga with 21.1 points, 3.2 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per contest.
UCLA Bruins Team Overview
To summarize, the UCLA Bruins are 27-4 straight up, 18-12-1 against the spread, and 15-16 over/under the total. UCLA has national rankings of 119th for scoring offense, 84th for field goal percentage, 149th for 3-point field goal percentage, 176th for free throw percentage, and 120th for offensive rebounding. In turn, on defense, UCLA is 7th for scoring defense, 31st for field goal percentage permitted, 46th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 50th for defensive rebounding.
UCLA got the money in five of its last seven games. Also, the Bruins went over the total in five of those games. Jaime Jaquez leads UCLA with 17.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 24 points, and the second-seeded Bruins shut the game down late with strong defense. In turn, UCLA held the seventh-seeded Wildcats to 1-for-12 shooting during a key late-game stretch to close the game. As a result, the Bruins are in their third straight Sweet 16 for the first time in 15 years. Namely, Amari Bailey added 14 points, and Tyger Campbell scored 12 for UCLA. At the onset, UCLA controlled the game and amassed a large lead.
Gonzaga vs. UCLA SBG Free Picks
Certainly, this College basketball lines matchup is among the best in the NCAA Tournament. UCLA is the stronger and more profitable team.
Gonzaga vs. UCLA SBG Best Bet: UCLA Bruins.