West Virginia Mountaineers vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Looking to win big? The Mountaineers and Bulldogs face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with Gonzaga being favored by -15.5 over West Virginia.

WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +15.5

This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +15.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.

Can the Mountaineers Pull Off a Win at Nassau?

West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

West Virginia cruised to an 86-43 victory over Iona on Wednesday, November 20th, at home. The Mountaineers entered the game as -13 favorites and covered the spread with ease.

West Virginia led 45-22 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Iona 41-21. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.

West Virginia’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 51.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.3%, thanks to hitting 15 of 31 from beyond the arc at a 48.4% clip.

Javon Small led the way, knocking down 5 threes on 9 attempts, finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Mountaineers also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.

West Virginia’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 43 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Mountaineers couldn’t contain the three-point line, where the other team hit 15 of 31 attempts for 48%.

Inside the arc, West Virginia allowed 14 of 25 shooting, with the opponent also making 13 of 19 free throws. The Mountaineers gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Bulldogs Find a Way to Win at Home?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gonzaga cruised to an 84-41 win over Long Beach State on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -34.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Gonzaga led 40-24 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 17 points while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 125 fell well below the O/U line of 150.5.

Gonzaga put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, while hitting 55.6% of their two-point shots.

The Bulldogs grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each scored 15 points, with Ike adding 5 rebounds in just 15 minutes. Braden Huff also contributed 5 rebounds, scoring 12 points on 5 of 8 shooting.

Despite giving up 41 points from the free-throw line, Gonzaga’s defense held strong, allowing 46% shooting from the field on 29/63 attempts. The Bulldogs gave up 20 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 55% from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Gonzaga’s defense limited their opponent to 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. The Bulldogs also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts for 70%.