UCLA Bruins vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Final Four Updated Odds, Game Prediction and Picks

The ghost of John Wooden haunts the UCLA Bruins basketball program to this very day.  Wooden led the Bruins to ten national titles from 1962-75.  As a result of such March Madness betting dominance, all who follow face impossible standards.  To begin with, times have dramatically changed since Wooden’s time.  Parity is the rule of the day.  But the Wizard of Westwood would be proud of this year’s UCLA team.  Second-year coach Mick Cronin employs hard work and defense for success.  Saturday, the Bruins face a daunting task against the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

UCLA Bruins vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, most of the Bitcoin sportsbook activity will go to Gonzaga.  Cause by their dominance over the entire season.

Zig Zagging to First Title?

Accordingly, Gonzaga enters the Final Four with a record of 30-0 straight up, 16-12-2 against the spread, and 15-15 over/under.  Last Tuesday, the Bulldogs mauled USC 85-66 as 9-point 2021 March Madness betting chalk.  Under the total of 151.5 paid too.  Gonzaga has covered five of their previous six.  Three of their last five stayed under.  First in the nation for scoring offense is the Bulldog calling card.  Gonzaga ranks 149^th for points allowed.  Sophomore forward Drew Timme led Gonzaga with 23 points against USC.  While senior forward Corey Kispert and freshman guard Jalen Suggs added 18 points each.

On the whole, Timme leads Gonzaga with 19 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.  Timme scored 22 or more points in the last three games.  Kispert adds 18.9 points per contest.  So too, has Kispert scored double digits in all four Big Dance games.

Return to Glory Bruin?

UCLA has a bet on NCAA basketball record of 22-9 straight up, 17-14 against the spread, and 17-14 over the total.  Last time out was a Tuesday 51-49 payout against Michigan as 6.5-point dogs.  Under the total of 137 paid too.  Late on, UCLA has covered four in a row.  Three of their last four games went under the total.  UCLA ranks 143^rd for scoring offense and 108^th for points allowed.  Namely, it was sophomore guard Johnny Juzang that made the difference against Michigan.  Juzang scored 28 points to provide the margin of victory.

Overall, Juzang leads UCLA with 15.5 points per game.  He has scored 17 or more points in three of his last four games.  Senior guard Chris Smith adds 12.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per outing.

UCLA Bruins vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs   Against the Spread

In sum, UCLA is 9-4 against the spread as a dog. Following a win, the Bruins are 14-7 on the board.  In non-conference action, the Bruins are 9-2 vs. the odds.  In like manner, the Bruins are 4-1 vs. the oddsmakers when matched against ranked teams.  On neutral courts, the Bruins are 6-2 on the board.

UCLA is 4-5 under the total as a dog.  Following a win, UCLA is 11-10 to the over.  Against non-conference opponents, UCLA is 5-6 under the number.  UCLA is 3-2 over the total against ranked opponents.  And on a neutral court, the Bruins are 1-3 to the under.

Overall, Gonzaga has covered nine of their last 13 non-conference matchups.  As chalk, the Bulldogs are 16-12-2 vs. the line.  Following a win, the Zags are 15-2-2 against the odds.  Further, Gonzaga is 9-2 on the board in neutral court games.

Specifically, as a favorite, Gonzaga is 41-21 over the total.  In non-conference games, the Bulldogs are 19-9 over the number.  Gonzaga is 11-5 to the over in neutral court games.  Following a win, the Bulldogs are 38-21 over the total.

Gonzaga has covered four of their last five games against UCLA.  While the previous two meetings between the Bulldogs and Bruins went under the total.

UCLA Bruins vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs CashBet Free Pick  

In view of their hot hand, Gonzaga rates the 2021 March Madness betting call.  UCLA lacks the weaponry of the Bulldogs.

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