It will be close, but it will not be anything like the high-scoring Final Four game decided on Jalen Suggs’ buzzer-beater two years ago.

How to watch UCLA vs. Gonzaga

Gametime: 9:45 p.m. Eastern

TV: CBS

Live Stream: March Madness Live app, fuboTV, Sling, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV

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UCLA vs. Gonzaga prediction

Even without Jaylen Clark, the Bruins possess one of the best defenses in the nation, limiting opponents to an average of 60.4 points — including 61 against Arizona’s top-10 attack — since the stopper’s season-ending injury.

The Zags’ top-ranked offense has struggled in matchups with slow-paced teams and Gonzaga lost its only two games as an underdog this season.

The pick: UCLA (-1.5) over Gonzaga

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