This is a 10* WEST COAST TOURNEY GOY on San Francisco.

San Francisco finished 23-9 overall in the West Coast Conference, but it wasn't good enough to earn a first round bye. The Dons though went on to smoke Portland 72-51 yesterday, not "looking past" their lowly opponent whatsoever.

The Dons faced the Bulldogs twice in the regular season and lost both times. One was really close, one was a blowout. The Dons lost 77-72 at Gonzaga on January 25th, then they also lost 86-68 at home to the Bulldogs on February 29th.

Now here in this neutral site location in Vegas, I believe the Dons will keep it close, similar to what they did on the road earlier in the year.

The win over Portland only helps with chemistry, while the time off could lead to a little rust for Gonzaga.

It's difficult to beat a team three times in the same year. That's the old saying anyway.

That said, I'm not calling for an outright victory, but I for sure am expecting this to be a battle until the final horn.

This is a great overall situational play, so grab the points, because the play is indeed on SAN FRANCISCO.

Good luck, NP