San Francisco vs Gonzaga 3/9/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The San Francisco Dons matchup with the 2nd ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference.  The Dons are (22-11), coming off a 72-54 win over Pacific.  The Bulldogs are (29-2), after getting past Saint Mary's, 86-76.

In the Dons win over Pacific, San Francisco was guided throughout the game by Charles Minlend.  Minlend registered 21 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists.  The Dons converted on 54% from the floor and 50% from 3-point range.  San Francisco held Pacific to 31% from the floor.  The Dons out rebounded Pacific, 33 to 30.  San Francisco had a slim 36-35 lead at the half, but pulled away in the 2nd half.

Minlend is averaging 14.3 points per game, while adding 4.6 rebounds per contest.  Jamaree Bouyea is recording 12.4 points and 3.5 assists per game for the Dons.  San Francisco is recording 74.8 points, while shooting 44.1% from the floor on the year.

In the Bulldogs win over Saint Mary's, Gonzaga was led offensively by Filip Petrusev.  Petrusev recorded 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.  Gonzaga shot 59% from the floor and 54% from 3-point distance.  The Bulldogs out rebounded Saint Mary's, 31 to 23.  Gonzaga played solid defense around the perimeter, holding Saint Mary's to just 32% on 19 attempts.  The Bulldogs had 14 turnovers in the game.

Petrusev is registering 17.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game for the Bulldogs.  Corey Kispert is collecting 14.3 points and 2.1 assists per contest.  Gonzaga is averaging 87.7 points, while converting on 39% from 3-point distance on the year.