Arizona State Sun Devils vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Sun Devils and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 5:00 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 158 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -20.5 vs. Arizona State.
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +20.5
This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.
WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like Arizona State at +20.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Sun Devils Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Arizona State opened their season with an 81-74 home win over Santa Clara on Friday. The Sun Devils were +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
ASU led 36-34 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.
Arizona State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 40.5% of their threes, connecting on 15 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, and they shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 27 attempts.
Elijah Mahi led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, while Carlos Stewart Jr. added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Amier Ali was a standout from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 13 points.
Arizona State’s defense gave up 74 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 24 of 53 attempts. They allowed 9 two-point field goals on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Arizona State’s defense allowed 15 threes on 36 attempts, a 41% shooting percentage. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 27 times, making 18, for 66%. Arizona State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Gonzaga made a statement in their season opener on Monday, November 4th, with a dominant 101-63 win over Baylor at home. The Bulldogs, who were -6 favorites going into the game, not only covered the spread but also exceeded expectations. The total points for the game hit 164, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.
Gonzaga took control early, building a 49-30 lead by halftime. They kept the pressure on in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while holding Baylor to 33.
Gonzaga’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were particularly effective from inside the arc, hitting 69.2% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 41.9% from three-point range, making 13 threes overall.
The Bulldogs’ effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.7%, and they dished out 25 assists as a team. Nolan Hickman led the way with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Braden Huff added 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting in just 16 minutes of action.
Gonzaga’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 63 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 57% from the field. The Bulldogs had a tough time defending inside, as their opponents connected on 69% of their two-point attempts, going 27/39.
From beyond the arc, Gonzaga’s defense allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Gonzaga gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.