Gonzaga, ranked No. 11 and now No. 8 in some polls, is on a quest to extend its winning streak against San Francisco to 35 games as both teams prepare for their upcoming West Coast Conference clash at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Bulldogs (25-2, 13-1 WCC) are coming off a series of recent victories, including a 94-86 win over Santa Clara, and are favored to beat USF (15-13, 7-8) by 14.5 points according to BetMGM. Gonzaga's key player Graham Ike, who has been dominant lately with an average of 26.7 points over the last seven games, is expected to play despite recent injury concerns. San Francisco, which has struggled recently with a 3-3 record in its last six games, aims to improve its rebounding and perimeter defense, especially from beyond the arc, where they previously shot 14 of 28 against Gonzaga. The Dons may be shorthanded with Tyrone Riley IV's injury status uncertain, but they will rely heavily on leading scorer Ryan Beasley, who scored 30 points against LMU earlier this month. Experts predict Gonzaga to win with a score of 81-69, but betting lines favor San Francisco covering the spread, especially considering Gonzaga’s recent uneven offensive performances and the Dons' improved recent play. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, and bettors are eyeing the over/under total of 148.5, with some analysts favoring the over due to recent high-scoring games involving both teams.