Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the River Hawks and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 166.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -24.5 vs. Massachusetts-Lowell.

MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks +24.5

This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the River Hawks.
• Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +24.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the River Hawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Massachusetts-Lowell opened their season with an 81-74 win over Saint Peter’s on Friday. The River Hawks, playing at home, were -10.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.

Lowell led 37-28 at halftime, but while they scored 44 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 46, making the game closer than expected.

In their latest game, the River Hawks put up 81 points, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts, while shooting 47.4% on two-point shots.

At the free-throw line, Massachusetts-Lowell was impressive, hitting 27 of 32 attempts for an 84.4% rate. Quinton Mincey led the way with 27 points, while Quincy Clark dished out 7 assists. The team finished with 13 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Massachusetts-Lowell gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. The River Hawks allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponents went 18/38 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Massachusetts-Lowell’s defense saw their opponents hit 6/16 shots, good for 37%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 84%.

Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance at Home?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gonzaga hosted Arizona State on Sunday, November 10th, and came away with an 88-80 win. Despite being heavy favorites at -22, the Bulldogs didn’t cover the spread.

After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Gonzaga scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 168, going over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.

Gonzaga put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 18-for-22 from the line.

Braden Huff was a standout, shooting 69.2% from the floor and finishing with 21 points. Basheer Jihad led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Ryan Nembhard dished out 11 assists to go with his 13 points.

Gonzaga’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Bulldogs were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 23 of 38 shots.

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga’s defense held the opposition to 33% shooting, as they connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts. The Bulldogs also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 81%. Gonzaga allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.