Gonzaga vs Long Beach State Prediction 11-20-24 College Basketball Picks
Long Beach State (1-3) vs. Gonzaga (4-0)
November 20, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Gonzaga -33.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Gonzaga vs Long Beach State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 20th at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 4-0 this season after they defeated San Diego State by a score of 80-67 in their last game. Gonzaga led 40-31 at halftime and they were able to pull away in the second half for the double-digit victory. The Bulldogs shot 42.1% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 87.1% on free throws in the game. Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 23 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated UMass-Lowell, Arizona State, and Baylor to start the season. Gonzaga has scored 95.5 points per game and they have allowed 66 points per game, while also averaging 42 rebounds and 20.5 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Gonzaga is shooting 51.3% from the field, 79.6% on free throws, and 37.1% on three-pointers this year.
Long Beach State Beach Betting Preview
The Long Beach State Beach are 1-3 this year after they lost to Portland by a score of 63-61 in their last game. Long Beach State trailed 35-30 at halftime, but they did win the second half and came up just short in the comeback attempt. The Beach shot 38.2% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 52.6% on free throws in the game. Cam Denson led LBSU with 15 points and nine rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that defeat, the Beach lost to San Francisco by a score of 84-54 and South Dakota State by a score of 80-79. Long Beach State has scored 71.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 11 assists per game this season. Devin Askew is averaging 17.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while Long Beach State is shooting 42.9% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this year.
Why Gonzaga will cover
- Long Beach State has lost each of its last 31 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Gonzaga has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Long Beach State has lost the first half in each of its last 16 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Gonzaga vs Long Beach State Prediction
Gonzaga comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row to start the season, and they will be at home for this game. The Bulldogs are scoring over 95 points per game this year and they are shooting 51.3% from the field. Long Beach State has not defeated a D-1 team yet this year, but they do have two losses by one and two points each. This is a huge number for Gonzaga to cover and they are definitely capable, but I am taking the points with Long Beach State and hoping Gonzaga is focused on West Virginia. Take the Beach here.
