Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Wildcats face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN2. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Gonzaga is favored by -19.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 152.5 points.
GONZAGA BULLDOGS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Davidson Wildcats +19.5
This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +19.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win on the Road?
Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Gonzaga picked up a win at home on Thursday, November 28th, defeating the Hoosiers 89-73. The Bulldogs, who entered the game as -10.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the 16-point victory.
Gonzaga jumped out to a 57-39 lead in the first half. In the second half, they scored 32 points while allowing 34. The total points for the game finished at 162, going over the pre-game line of 157.5.
Gonzaga put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 56.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 6-for-20 (30%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 21 of 22 attempts (95.5%).
Oumar Ballo was dominant inside, scoring 25 points on 11-of-13 shooting. Ryan Nembhard contributed 13 assists, while Nolan Hickman knocked down 3-of-5 threes, finishing with 15 points. The Bulldogs also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists as a team.
Gonzaga’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 64 attempts.
From two-point range, the opposition shot 56%, hitting 25 of 44 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 6/20, shooting 30%. They also made 21 of 22 free throws, shooting 95%. Gonzaga gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes at Home?
Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Davidson pulled off a 69-58 road win over Providence on Thursday, November 28th. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
Davidson built a commanding 38-18 lead at halftime but allowed Providence to score 40 points in the 2nd half while adding 31 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 127, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.
Davidson put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (6/24), but connected on 56.7% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 81% of their shots (17/21).
Connor Kochera led the Wildcats with 22 points, shooting 7/10 from the field. Bobby Durkin added 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three. Reed Bailey contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Jayden Pierre also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 14 points.
Davidson’s defense put on a show, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, where they limited two-point attempts to just 10 makes on 37 tries, a 27% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Davidson allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38% from deep. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 77%.