Gonzaga vs West Virginia Prediction 11-27-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Gonzaga vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 5-0 this year after they defeated Long Beach State by a score of 84-41 in their last game. Gonzaga led 40-24 at halftime and held Long Beach State to just 17 points in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs shot 46% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs defeated San Diego State by a score of 80-67. Gonzaga has scored 93.2 points per game and they have allowed 61 points per game, while also averaging 42.4 rebounds and 19.2 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Gonzaga is shooting 50.3% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 36.3% on three-pointers this year. 

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 3-1 this season after they defeated Iona by a score of 86-43 in their last game. West Virginia led 45-22 at halftime and they pulled away in the second half for the easy win. The Mountaineers shot 51.8% from the field, 48.4% on three-pointers, and 68.4% on free throws in the game. Javon Small led West Virginia with 23 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Mountaineers lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 86-62 but did win the first two games of the season. West Virginia has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points per game, while also averaging 36 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Javon Small is averaging 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while West Virginia is shooting 45.5% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. West Virginia will meet Georgetown, NC Central, Bethune-Cookman, and Mercyhurst after this one. 

Why Gonzaga will beat West Virginia

• Gonzaga has won each of its last 23 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• West Virginia has lost 14 of its last 15 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Gonzaga vs West Virginia Prediction 

Gonzaga comes into this matchup as one of the top teams in the country, and they are scoring over 93 points per game this season. The Bulldogs are shooting 50.3% from the field and they are allowing just 61 points per game this year. West Virginia has won three of their first four games, but they lost by 24 points to Pittsburgh two games ago. I think this Gonzaga team is miles ahead of West Virginia at this point of the season, so I am taking the Bulldogs here.