UConn squares off against Gonzaga on Saturday, March 24 at 8:49 p.m. ET on TBS in the West Regional final. The 4-seed Huskies are spread favorites on the March Madness odds board while the third-seeded Bulldogs to win the game on the moneyline. The point total for UConn Elite 8 odds is set at .
In this article, we’ll dissect everything you need to know before placing a bet on these Elite 8 odds, including team matchups, key metrics, and the best available odds.
UConn Elite 8 Odds vs. Gonzaga
Click on the odds to bet now. Toggle between spread, moneyline and total.
$500 March Madness Leaderboard Challenge! Make your FREE picks for The Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this week and win your share of a $500 guaranteed prize pool.
UConn vs. Gonzaga Matchups
Offense vs. Defense Stats
For a look at the numbers when both the Huskies or Bulldogs palm the ball, plus more betting insights and key player notes, head to our March Madness stats post for this game.
- Join our free sports betting Discord community with more than 4,300 community members.
Will Drew Timme’s Magic Continue?
The First Team All-American lived up to that billing on Thursday night, manufacturing 36 points on 16-of-24 shooting to help Gonzaga knock off No. 2 seed UCLA. Nevertheless, Bruins center Adem Bona, one of the better defensive bigs in the country, missed the game after reinjuring his shoulder in the second round. Hence, Timme was positioned with a prime opportunity to help the ‘Zags advance past the Sweet 16 after falling short last season.
This time, he’ll face a more arduous task via the Huskies’ frontcourt. UConn is allowing a 36.0% clip on post-up looks — good for a top-55 rating across D-I. It’s led by Adama Sanogo and 7-foot freshman Donovan Clingan, who has posted a preposterous 14.3% block rate in limited minutes behind Sanogo.
Unless Gonzaga pins both Sanogo and Clingan to the bench with foul trouble, Timme may struggle in what could very well represent his final collegiate game.
On the flip side, the Bulldogs’ pick-and-roll defense and rim protection, respectively, is extremely vulnerable. Granted, Mark Few and his coaching staff adjusted well in their second-half comeback against the Bruins, with guards Malachi Smith and Hunter Sallis providing more physical defense. But the Huskies are — simly put — a larger beast.
Mind you, Gonzaga also benefited from finishing plus-24 on the glass in the regional semifinal. That differential won’t come to fruition tonight, and UConn could even wind up domineering that department.
UConn vs. Gonzaga Elite 8 Player Props
Betting on college basketball player props is only available in CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, LA, MD, NJ, OH, WA, WV and WY. Nevertheless, CT, IA, IL, and NJ do not all you to bet player props for players on in-state teams.
Outside Shots Podcast: Elite 8 Betting Preview
Massachusetts Sports Betting Promos
Below are the best Massachusetts sports betting sign-up offers for in-state residents. Don’t worry if you’re not in Massachusetts. The table automatically shows the best available promos in your state. Use them on UConn Elite 8 odds or any other game you’d like.
