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Gonzaga @ San Diego

Current Records: Gonzaga 17-2; San Diego 13-9

What to Know

The San Diego Toreros lost both of their matches to the #2 Gonzaga Bulldogs last season on scores of 62-90 and 69-106, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The Toreros and Gonzaga will face off in a West Coast battle at 9 p.m. ET Thursday at Jenny Craig Pavilion. San Diego is out to keep their five-game home win streak alive.

San Diego came out on top in a nail-biter against the Loyola Marymount Lions on Saturday, sneaking past 69-65. San Diego's guard Joey Calcaterra filled up the stat sheet, picking up 16 points in addition to six rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Portland Pilots typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday Gonzaga proved too difficult a challenge. The Bulldogs were completely in charge, breezing past the Pilots 104-72 at home. Gonzaga's guard Andrew Nembhard was one of the most active players for the squad, picking up 22 points.

The Toreros are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. They are currently six-for-six against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Their wins bumped San Diego to 13-9 and Gonzaga to 17-2. Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jenny Craig Pavilion -- San Diego, California
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 22-point favorite against the Toreros, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 21.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Gonzaga have won all of the games they've played against San Diego in the last eight years.

  • Feb 20, 2021 - Gonzaga 106 vs. San Diego 69
  • Jan 28, 2021 - Gonzaga 90 vs. San Diego 62
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Gonzaga 94 vs. San Diego 59
  • Jan 09, 2020 - Gonzaga 94 vs. San Diego 50
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Gonzaga 79 vs. San Diego 67
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Gonzaga 85 vs. San Diego 69
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Gonzaga 77 vs. San Diego 72
  • Feb 01, 2018 - Gonzaga 69 vs. San Diego 59
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Gonzaga 96 vs. San Diego 38
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Gonzaga 79 vs. San Diego 43
  • Feb 25, 2016 - Gonzaga 82 vs. San Diego 60
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Gonzaga 88 vs. San Diego 52