UAPB Golden Lions vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Lions and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ROOT, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 167.5 points, and the Bulldogs are favored to win at home against the Golden Lions.

UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +34

This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like UAPB at +34.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Golden Lions Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

After nine games, UAPB has a 4-5 record. In away games, the Golden Lions have a 1-4 record this season, and a 0-1 record at home. As of today’s game, UAPB has a current ATS record of 2-3-1. In their last five games, the team has a record of 1-2-1 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through nine games, UAPB has an over/under record of 6-0-0, with their games averaging 173.5 points per game on average. In their most recent three games, the Golden Lions’ over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 167 points per game.

UAPB’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 86 points against Oklahoma. They had an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 22/27 free throws. The team’s scoring leader is Kylen Milton, who holds an average of 21.2 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Rashad Williams is averaging 18.3 points per game this season.

At present, the Golden Lions’ defense is nationally ranked 261st, allowing 85.6 points per game. The UAPB defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 107 points and allowed Oklahoma to connect on 13 threes.

Will Gonzaga Win at Home?

As they prepare to take on UAPB, the UAPB Golden Lions come into the game with a 6-1 overall record. When playing away from home, the Bulldogs have a perfect 2-0 record, while they are 3-1 when playing at home. As of today’s game, Gonzaga has a 3-3 ATS record. When playing away, the Bulldogs are 1-1 vs. the spread, while they are 2-2 ATS at home.

Through seven games, Gonzaga has an over/under record of 3-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 145.2 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Bulldogs’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 147 points per game.

The Gonzaga offense is coming off a game where they scored 89 points against USC. They posted a field goal percentage of 52.3% and connected on 12 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Anton Watson, who is averaging 14.7 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Graham Ike also maintains a PPG average of 13.4 heading into game.

Gonzaga’s defense has been playing well, ranking 65th nationally, with 66.3 points allowed per game. So far, the Gonzaga defense is giving up an average of 9.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.7 times per game (403rd).