Expect a shootout when the sixth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (10-1) challenge the 15th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (10-1) at McKale Memorial Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Arizona Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats easily got past the Omaha Mavericks 99-49, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies 83-76.
The Bulldogs held the Huskies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.4 (below their season average of 28.5). The Huskies also had a turnover percentage of 23.7 (above their season average of 18.0). The Wildcats, meanwhile, had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.569) and had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 15.3). Arizona rallied around Nico Mannion, who finished with 13 points and 11 assists. Filip Petrusev, meanwhile was a key piece for Gonzaga with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the lone game between these two teams last year, 91-74. The Bulldogs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Wildcats. Gonzaga had a rate of 25.7, while Arizona posted a mark of 15.6. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the productive offense of Arizona (third in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 118.8) takes on the top-notch defense of Gonzaga (44th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 89.8). Moreover, the Bulldogs commit the 16th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of the Wildcats causes the 39th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.4 percent).
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks 11th in rebounds per game (41.8) while Arizona ranks 100th (36.9).
- The Wildcats rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bulldogs rank 72nd (3.1).
- The Wildcats rank third in steals allowed per game (4.0) while the Bulldogs rank 79th (6.1).
- Gonzaga ranks 13th in assists per game (17.1) while Arizona ranks 82nd in assists allowed per game (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, down from 22.4 for the season.