Gonzaga vs Purdue Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/29/24

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Gonzaga and Purdue. 

Gonzaga Has Dominated 

Gonzaga has dominated the first two games of the NCAA tournament. Gonzaga beat McNeese State 86-65 in the first game and in the last game against Kansas, they won 89-68. Anton Watson had a strong game putting up 21 points, six rebounds, and one assist. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Gonzaga is averaging 85 points, while their defense is giving up 68.8 points per game. Graham Ike is averaging 16.4 points while shooting 61.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

Purdue Really Dominated In Last Game

Purdue really dominated Utah State in the last game, but this is a big step-up in competition here. In the last game against the Aggies, the offense scored 106 points on the way to the blowout victory. Zach Edey had a strong game, putting up 23 points and 14 rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Purdue is averaging 83.9 points, while their defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. Edey has been the top player, averaging 24.5 points while shooting 62.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three point line. 

Purdue Boilermakers Team Facts

• Purdue has won each of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Each of Purdue's last 13 night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Purdue has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Facts

• Gonzaga has won 41 of its last 44 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Each of Gonzaga's last four night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Gonzaga has lost the first half in each of its last six NCAA Tournament games against Top 8 Seeds.

Matchup/League Facts

• Purdue ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (41.1%).
• Purdue ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (57.9%).
• Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.3).
• Gonzaga ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (51.9%).

Gonzaga vs Purdue Betting Prediction 

Purdue really looked good in the last game, but I am not sold on them. Gonzaga is averaging 85 points per game, and they are going to really step up in this game. Purdue is averaging 83.9 points per game, but they aren’t going to have enough to keep this game close. Gonzaga is going to find a way to take away Edey, and that will be enough to get the job done. Back Gonzaga on the money line. The winner of this tilt will take on Creighton or Tennessee in the next round.