Davidson (5-1) vs Gonzaga (6-1)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 8:30 pm (Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort)
Betting Odds: Gonzaga / Davidson --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Gonzaga vs Davidson prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 29th at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 6-1 this year after they defeated Indiana by a score of 89-73 in their last game. Gonzaga led 57-39 at the half and they cruised to the win in the second half. The Bulldogs shot 48.4% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 95.5% on free throws in the game. Khalif Battle led Gonzaga with 16 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bulldogs lost to West Virginia in overtime by a score of 86-78 but did win their first five games of the season. Gonzaga has scored 90.7 points per game and they have allowed 65.2 points per game, while also averaging 41.3 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game this season. Braden Huff is averaging 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Gonzaga is shooting 48.6% from the field, 79.1% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this year.
Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview
The Davidson Wildcats are 5-1 this season after they defeated Providence by a score of 69-58 in their last game. Davidson led 38-18 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 40 points in the second half. The Wildcats shot 46.9% from the field, 31.6% on three-pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Connor Kochera led Davidson with 22 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Wildcats lost to Arizona by a score of 104-71 but did win their first four games of the year. Davidson has scored 83.8 points per game and they have allowed 74.4 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 18.2 assists per game this season. Reed Bailey is averaging 17 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Davidson is shooting 47.9% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this year.
Why Gonzaga will beat Davidson
- Gonzaga has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Davidson has lost 15 of its last 17 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Davidson has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Gonzaga vs Davidson Prediction
Gonzaga was able to bounce back from their overtime loss to West Virginia with a blowout win on Thursday, and they should roll to another victory here. Davidson did beat Providence on Thursday, but they lost by 33 points against Arizona on Wednesday. Gonzaga is one of the best offensive teams in the country and while I do think Davidson can keep pace for a little bit, I like Gonzaga to pull away in the second half for the big win. Take the Bulldogs here.