Preview UCLA vs #11 Gonzaga

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Preview UCLA vs #11 Gonzaga. It's not often you get to see the top two teams in the country face off in a non-conference game. However, that's exactly what we'll get on Wednesday at 9pm PT starting on Thanksgiving Day. The 11th ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs will host the 2nd ranked UCLA Bruins in what should be an epic showdown.

The two teams have met four times in the last four seasons, with Gonzaga winning three of those games. The last meeting came in the 2021 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, where the Bruins prevailed in a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory.

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This game will be a battle between two very different styles of play. Gonzaga is one of the most efficient teams in the country, shooting 54.8% from the field and 40.2% from 3-point range. They also average 83.8 points per game, good for 10th in the nation.

UCLA, on the other hand, is a more defensive team. They allow just 64.0 points per game, good for second in the nation. They are also a very good team, averaging 42.3 rebounds per game, good for 11th in the nation.

The key to this game will be for UCLA to slow down Gonzaga's offense. If they can, they stand a good chance of pulling off an upset. However, if Gonzaga gets out of three-point range, it could be a long night for the Bruins.

Regardless of who wins, it should be a very exciting game. Both teams are very talented and well coached so we should see a competitive game from start to finish.

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Here are some of the key things to watch for in this game:

Can UCLA slow down Gonzaga's offense?

Can UCLA take advantage of Gonzaga's turnovers?

Will Gonzaga get hot from three-point range?

Which team will control the boards?

I predict this game will be very close. I think Gonzaga will have a slight edge, but UCLA has the talent to pull off the upset. I look forward to watching this game and seeing who comes out on top.

Here's a preview of each team:

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Record: 6-0

Points per game: 83.8

Points allowed per game: 64.0

Field goal percentage: 54.8%

Three-point percentage: 40.2%

Rebounds per game: 37.8

UCLA Bruins

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Record: 5-1

Points per game: 74.3

Points allowed per game: 61.2

Field goal percentage: 48.2%

Three-point percentage: 32.1%

Rebounds per game: 42.3

Forecast:

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Gonzaga 78, UCLA 74

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