Long Beach State Beach vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

Planning on watching today’s Beach and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Gonzaga being favored by -33.5 over Long Beach State.

LONG BEACH STATE BEACH VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Long Beach State Beach +33.5

This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.

WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like Long Beach State at +33.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can Long Beach State Pull Off A Win at McCarthey Athletic Center?

Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games

Long Beach State dropped a close one at home, falling 63-61 to Portland on Saturday, November 16th. The Beach, who were -4.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Long Beach State outscored Portland 31-28 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 141-point over/under line.

Long Beach State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they hit only 52.6% of their free throws.

Austin Rapp led the way with 18 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Cam Denson added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep.

Long Beach State put up a strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposing team hitting only 12 of 28 attempts for 42%.

From beyond the arc, Long Beach State allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 10 for 52%. Long Beach State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Will the Bulldogs Win at McCarthey Athletic Center?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gonzaga continued their strong start to the season with an 80-67 win over San Diego State on Monday, November 18th. The Bulldogs, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in this road game.

Gonzaga led 40-31 at halftime and scored another 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.5.

Gonzaga put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 27 of 31 attempts for 87.1%.

Nick Boyd and Graham Ike both scored 23 points, with Ike shooting 77.8% from the field. Boyd also added 9 rebounds. Ryan Nembhard contributed 19 points and 10 assists, while BJ Davis added 15 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.

Gonzaga’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 37% shooting from the field, as they went 23/61 overall. Inside the arc, they limited them to 41% shooting, with 15/36 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Gonzaga’s defense gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 72%. Gonzaga allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.