Przemek Karnowski and Gonzaga are looking to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 1999. (Getty)
Gonzaga has been one of the hottest teams in the country, losing just 2 games. The Bulldogs are coming off a 19-point win over Iowa to easily cover the 6-point spread.
Their opponent Friday night in the Sweet 16, UCLA, was lucky to get into the NCAA Tournament. The selection committee took some criticism for the Bruins’ inclusion, but Steve Alford’s bunch have been making them look smart with 2 wins.
UCLA has covered the point spread in 4 straight games, including once as an 11-point underdog. The Bruins come into Friday’s contest as an 8.5-point ‘dog. The line opened at 10.
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UCLA-Gonzaga Point Spread
UCLA … +8.5
Gonzaga … -8.5
Gonzaga is 18-14-2 against the spread, including 5-5 over the last 10 games.
UCLA is 19-16 ATS, with a 8-2 mark over the past 10.
Gonzaga is 27-1 straight up over the last 28 games; the one loss coming February 28.
UCLA is 7-3 in its past 10.
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UCLA-Gonzaga Over-Under
Over-Under … 144
Gonzaga has a 19-11-2 record on the Over-Under, while UCLA is 13-21.
The OVER has won in 5 straight Gonzaga games.
The UNDER has won in 12 of UCLA’s past 17 games.
UCLA-Gonzaga Money Line
UCLA … +340
Gonzaga … -410
The Basics
Who:
No. 2 Gonzaga (34-2) vs. No. 11 UCLA (22-13)
What:
NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
When:
Friday, March 27
Where:
NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
Bracket:
South
Time:
7:15 p.m. Eastern
Channel:
CBS
