The San Francisco Dons (23-7, 13-4 WCC) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Gonzaga Bulldogs (22-8, 13-4 WCC) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Chase Center. The game airs at 11 p.m. ET on ESPN. In this preview, we take a look at the San Francisco vs. Gonzaga odds and lines ahead of this matchup.
The matchup between the Dons and the Bulldogs currently does not have a line set.
San Francisco’s record against the spread this season is 15-13-0, and Gonzaga’s is 12-18-0. The Dons have a 12-15-1 record going over the point total, while games involving the Bulldogs have a record of 17-13-0 when it comes to hitting the over. San Francisco is 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its past 10 games, while Gonzaga has gone 5-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall.
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How to watch San Francisco vs. Gonzaga
Game day: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Game time: 11 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
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San Francisco vs. Gonzaga prediction
Gonzaga 79, San Francisco 72
Against the spread
San Francisco is 15-13-0 ATS this season.
Gonzaga has compiled a 12-18-0 record against the spread this year.
The Dons record 75.6 points per game, 5.7 more points than the 69.9 the Bulldogs give up.
When San Francisco totals more than 69.9 points, it is 14-8 against the spread and 21-2 overall.
Gonzaga has an 11-9 record against the spread and a 17-3 record overall when giving up fewer than 75.6 points.
The Bulldogs score 20.1 more points per game (87.4) than the Dons give up (67.3).
Gonzaga has put together a 12-15 ATS record and a 22-5 overall record in games it scores more than 67.3 points.
San Francisco is 14-11 against the spread and 22-5 overall when it allows fewer than 87.4 points.
Players to watch
San Francisco
Malik Thomas paces his squad in points per game (19.3), and also averages 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. At the other end, he delivers 1.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
Marcus Williams averages a team-leading 4.2 assists per game. He is also posting 14.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, shooting 47.2% from the field and 40.6% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
Tyrone Riley IV is tops on the Dons at 5.7 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.0 assists and 9.6 points.
Gonzaga
Ryan Nembhard paces the Bulldogs in assists (9.8 per game), and produces 11.0 points and 3.1 rebounds. He also puts up 1.6 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
Graham Ike is the Bulldogs’ top scorer (17.1 points per game) and rebounder (7.5), and averages 1.4 assists.
Khalif Battle is putting up 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, making 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 32.8% from 3-point range, with 1.5 triples per game.
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