SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the San Francisco Dons vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday night

The Zags rank seventh in adjusted offensive efficiency and like to push pace (50th in KenPom’s adjusted tempo), leading to an average of 87.2 points per game. They’re poised to capitalize on their strength in a soft matchup against USF’s defense that allows a plentitude of looks at the rim.

The Bulldogs (18-7, 9-3 WCC) trail the Dons (20-6, 10-3) by a half-game for second place in the conference standings, behind leader Saint Mary’s (22-4, 12-1). The WCC’s top two teams earn an extra bye in the conference tournament.

Gonzaga averages 7.7 made 3-pointers per game, 2.0 more made shots than the 5.7 per game San Francisco allows. San Francisco has shot at a 45.8% rate from the field this season, 4.3 percentage points higher than the 41.5% shooting opponents of Gonzaga have averaged.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs host Chris Gerlufsen and the San Francisco Dons on Thursday in Spokane, the first matchup between the two teams this season. USF is 0.5 games ahead of the Zags in the standings, sporting a 10-3 record in conference play after handing Saint Mary's its first WCC loss of the year last Thursday.

Thursday’s WCC slate includes the Gonzaga Bulldogs (18-7, 9-3 WCC) against the San Francisco Dons (20-6, 10-3 WCC), at 11:00 PM ET on ESPN.Buy tickets for Gonzaga vs. San FranciscoGonzaga