Gonzaga vs UCLA 3/23/23- College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins
CBB: 9:45 PM EST
Mar. 23, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : UCLA -1.5; O/U 145.5
The Gonzaga Bulldogs will be Nevada Thursday night for a Sweet 16 matchup with the UCLA Bruins. Gonzaga comes into Thursday with thirty wins on the year riding a double digit win streak after a 3 point victory over TCU on Sunday. Defensively Gonzaga did just enough allowing only 81 points on 44.8% shooting but the Bulldogs forced 9 turnovers and won the rebounding battle to secure the victory. Offensively Gonzaga was the better team making nearly 45% of their shots and knocked down 8 triples and 16 free throws to score 84 points including 51 in the second half to erase a 5 point halftime deficit.
Drew Timme carried the Gonzaga offense with 28 points on 21 shots and 31 minutes of action. Asir Bolton chip did a second best 17 points on 12 shots and Julian Strawther added ten points in 34 minutes as the third Gonzaga starter in double digits. Malachi Smith led the way off the Gonzaga bench with 11 points on six shots and 17 minutes of game time.
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UCLA rolls into the Sweet 16 Thursday night with 31 wins on the year after a 5 point victory over Northwestern in the second round. Defensively UCLA dominated the game allowing just 63 points including only 25 in the first half on 37.3% shooting and the Bruins forced eight turnovers as well. Offensively UCLA was the better team making 50% of their shots and 40% from beyond the arc to score 68 points to secure the narrow victory.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the way for the UCLA offense with 24 points and eight rebounds in 39 minutes of action. Amari Bailey Chipped in a second best 14 points and point guard Tyger Campbell added 12 points and a team high 7 assists in 39 minutes of action. The UCLA bench combined to score 7 total points.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Gonzaga's last 12 games.
Gonzaga are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
Gonzaga are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against UCLA.
UCLA are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UCLA's last 7 games.
Free Betting Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5
These are 2 of the most complete teams left in the dance and each can make a case to be the champion. With that being said UCLA has been a top 10 team all year and will continue their quest Thursday night. Take the Bruins to do just enough against a great Gonzaga team to get the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, UCLA Bruins win and cover 75-70.