Davidson vs Gonzaga Prediction 11-29-24 College Basketball Picks
Gonzaga (6-1) vs. Davidson (4-1)
November 29, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Davidson +20.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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The Davidson Wildcats and Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Friday in college basketball action at the Imperial Arena. Here’s a Davidson vs Gonzaga Prediction. This article will include a Davidson vs Gonzaga Pick.
Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview
The Davidson Wildcats beat Providence, lost to Arizona, and they play Charleston Southern, Charlotte, and Detroit Mercy next. The Davidson Wildcats are averaging 81.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Reed Bailey is averaging 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Connor Kochera is averaging 16.8 points and 3 assists. Bobby Durkin is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Laput is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Davidson Wildcats are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Davidson Wildcats are allowing 40.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Indiana, lost to West Virginia, and they play Kentucky, UCONN and Nicholls next. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 90.6 points on 8.5 percent shooting and allowing 66.4 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Braden Huff is averaging 14.8 points and 0.8 assists, while Khalif Battle is averaging 14.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Graham Ike is the third double-digit scorer and Nolan Hickman is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are allowing 24.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win
- Gonzaga has won 22 of its last 23 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Davidson has lost nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Matchup/League Facts
- Davidson ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (40.3%).
- Davidson ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.66).
- Gonzaga ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.05).
- Gonzaga ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.4).
Davidson vs Gonzaga Prediction
Gonzaga is more than capable of blowing the doors off, as there’s a legit talent gap. However, we hit on Davidson yesterday as an outright underdog winner, and there’s enough shooting to compete in this one as well. The Davidson Wildcats are 4-1 ATS on the season and have enough scoring depth to keep us within the number. This line is a bit too steep for my taste. Give me Davidson and the points.
