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UConn vs. Gonzaga
The UConn Huskies and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will play against each other at the T-Mobile Arena in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament in the West Region (8:49 p.m. ET, TBS). The Huskies will look to keep their run alive as they dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks 88-65 in the Sweet 16. Now Dan Hurley has his team one win away from a trip to the Final Four. They have a tough matchup against a great Gonzaga team. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs made a huge comeback to defeat the UCLA Bruins 79-76 in the Sweet 16. They will look to carry this momentum into this game and pick up a win against a very good UConn team.
UConn Basketball
With a 28-8 record on the season and a 13-7 record in conference play, the Huskies were selected as the fourth seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament. Even though they lost in the semifinal game of the Big East Tournament to the Marquette Golden Eagles. They were a good enough team during the regular season to get the fourth seed in the tournament. IT has shown so far as in the first round, the Huskies dominated the Iona Gaels 87-63. Next, they had a big matchup against the Saint Mary’s gaels and cruised through them too, winning 70-55. In the Sweet 16 they kept their momentum never letting the Arkansas Razorbacks even get close to making a game as they easily won 88-65.
UConn has gotten a lot of production from their players this season. They are led by junior forward Adama Sanogo as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Sanogo is averaging 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds a game this season. They are also led by sophomore guard Jordan Hawkins, who is averaging 16.1 points a game this season. Senior guard Tristen Newton is having a great season averaging 9.9 points and 4.7 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season
In their win against Arkansas in the Sweet 16, Hawkins led the way finishing with 24 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. Sanogo also had a monster game finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. UConn was never in trouble in this game as they easily cruised past the Razorbacks. In the win, UConn shot 57.4% from the floor and 45.0% from the three-point line.
Gonzaga Basketball
With a 31-5 record on the season and a 14-2 record in conference play, the Bulldogs secured the third seed in the NCAA Tournament. They automatically punched their ticket into the dance by winning the WCC tournament. Gonzaga has been one of the better teams this year and it has shown so far knocking off the Grand Canyon Antelopes 82-70 in the first round and the TCU Horned Frogs 84-81 in the second round. In the Sweet 16 they survived making a comeback against the UCLA Bruins 79-76. Now, they are in the Elite 8 and looking for their first Final Four appearance since 2017.
The Bulldogs have gotten production from a lot of their players this season. They have four players that are averaging double-digit points this season. Senior forward Drew Timme has been leading Gonzaga this year, as he leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists. Timme is averaging 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists a game this season. Junior guard Julian Strawther is averaging 15.4 points and 6.3 rebounds a game this season. Do not forget about their other big man senior forward Anton Watson, who is averaging 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds a game this season.
In their crazy win against UCLA in the Sweet 16, Timme led the way finishing with a double-double scoring 36 points and grabbing 13 rebounds with 4 assists. He wasn’t the only one who had a double-double as Strawther finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Gonzaga was down 13 points in the game and fought all the way back. Down 76-75 Strawther made a deep three-pointer at the top of the key to give the Bulldogs a 78-76 lead and the victory. In the win, the Bulldogs shot 50.0% from the floor and 37.5% from the three-point line.
UConn vs. Gonzaga Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: UConn Huskies -2.0 (-110)
- Over/Under: 153.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: UConn Huskies (-135), Gonzaga Bulldogs (+115)
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UConn vs. Gonzaga Betting Trends
– UConn is 7-1 ATS on a neutral site this year.
– Gonzaga is 4-8 ATS on a neutral site this year.
– UConn is 32-24-1 ATS in NCAA Tournament games.
– Gonzaga is 30-35-2 ATS in NCAA Tournament games.
– The Huskies are 19-7-1 ATS following a win this year.
– The Bulldogs are 11-17-1 ATS following a win this year.
UConn vs. Gonzaga Prediction
After a big game in the Sweet 16, I think the Bulldogs come out slow in the first half of this game. UConn is a great defensive team also. They have the guards and the bigs to contain Strawther and Timme. I think both teams play slow and set up their offense instead of playing up tempo. I see this game staying in the low 70’s. This is a low scoring and ugly game. I think Gonzaga wins. 73-68 against the UConn Huskies.
UConn vs. Gonzaga Pick: Under 153.5 points (-110).
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