The Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-5) battle the UCLA Bruins (31-5) Thursday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from T-Mobile Arena is set for 9:45 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Gonzaga vs. UCLA'odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
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The 3rd-seeded Bulldogs took down No. 6 TCU 84-81 Sunday, failing to cover a 4.5-point spread on a last-second 3 by the Horned Frogs. Gonzaga failed to cover its 1st-round matchup as well, beating Grand Canyon 82-70' as a 15.5-point favorite. It is 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in postseason play and 1-3 O/U as well.
The No. 2 seed UCLA is 3-1-1 ATS in the postseason. It beat No. 15 UNC Asheville 86-53 in the 1st round, covering as a 17.5-point favorite. It then failed to cover as a 7.5-point favorite against No. 7 Northwestern in a 68-63 win. The Bruins are led by G Jamie Jaquez Jr., who is averaging 17.5 points per game.
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