Santa Clara at Gonzaga

What can be said about the Bulldogs? This was supposed to be the year they could be caught in the West Coast Conference, but they have risen above their roster losses, controlling their own destiny once again. They are not quite the team they have had in the past despite the record, and plowing through large numbers has not been their forte. They have been posted twice at 20+ in conference play, failing to deliver the cover in each one. Santa Clara gave them all they could handle on the road, before dropping a 7-point decision. And this team has relished in the role of a big dog as they are 6-0 ATS in their last six as a dog of 8 or more. Since conference play has begun they have suffered just one loss by more than 12 points. This one is too high, so I'll back Santa Clara.