Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Houston Cougars Point Spread Picks

No. 8 seed Gonzaga took a step back this season with losses to Connecticut (77-71), Kentucky (90-89), UCLA (65-62), and West Virginia (86-78) as favorites, the latter as 15-point chalk. Gonzaga is on a 9-17 ATS run and 29-17 OVER the total. The Zags led the West Coast Conference in scoring (86.7 points per game), but the defense allowed Kentucky to shoot 45.3% and UConn 45.8%. They also allowed Santa Clara to shoot 54.5% in a 103-99 loss. No. 1 seed Houston has four players scoring in double figures. The Cougars can thrive playing any style, keeping pace with uptempo Kansas in a 92-86 win as a road underdog. Play Houston + OVER the total.