It will be close, but it will not be anything like the high-scoring <a href="https://nypost.com/article/how-to-bet-on-march-madness/">Final Four</a> game decided on Jalen Suggs’ buzzer-beater two years ago.

Gametime: 9:45 p.m. Eastern

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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

The Post’s Howie Kussoy gives his pick for Thursday’s March Madness contest between UCLA and Gonzaga.

UCLA vs. Gonzaga pick: March Madness predictions, odds, best bets

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