Detroit Titans at Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Prediction 12/30/19

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The top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (13-1) and the Detroit Titans (2-11) go head-to-head at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs will attempt to extend their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Detroit Titans at Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Eastern Washington Eagles, 112-77, while the Titans lost to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 78-69.

Gonzaga dominated every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.411 (above their season average of 0.239) and a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 13.4). Eastern Washington had marks of 0.200 and 19.4, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (21-24; 87.5 percent). Gonzaga was lifted by Filip Petrusev, who had 24 points and nine rebounds. Antoine Davis, meanwhile played a key role for Detroit with 24 points and six assists.

The productive offense of Gonzaga (first in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 120.5) will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Detroit (341st in the country with a defensive efficiency of 112.1). The Bulldogs figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Detroit Titans vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Gonzaga averages 17.4 assists per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (18.2).
  • The Bulldogs rank 72nd in blocks per game (3.8) while the Titans rank 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • Gonzaga averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the country. Detroit ranks 95th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 15th in rebounds per game (41.6) while the Titans rank 226th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
  • Detroit ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while Gonzaga ranks 159th (21.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 12.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 94.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (7.1 above their season average).