It will be a clash between two stifling defenses when the 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies (7-1) square off against the ninth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-1) at Alaska Airlines Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Washington Huskies ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Huskies were victorious over the Eastern Washington Eagles 90-80, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Texas Southern Tigers 101-62.
Gonzaga dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 34.1) and a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 13.8). Texas Southern recorded marks of 17.5 and 21.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Huskies, meanwhile, made 29 of their 36 free throws (80.6 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 16.9 (better than their season average of 18.2). Washington was led by Quade Green, who put up 20 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Joel Ayayi led the way for Gonzaga, recording 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
The Bulldogs won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 81-79. Gonzaga out-rebounded Washington. The Bulldogs had 14 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Huskies had eight and 30, respectively.
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between two of the NCAA’s top defenses. Washington ranks 59th in defensive efficiency (94.9) and Gonzaga is 20th (91.0) dating back to last season. Additionally, the Bulldogs rank sixth in turnover percentage (15.3 percent), while the Huskies rank 17th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.9 percent).
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Washington Huskies ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Gonzaga ranks 24th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Washington ranks 283rd (32.2).
- The Huskies average 5.8 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4).
- The Bulldogs rank fifth in assists per game (17.7) while the Huskies rank 230th (12.0).
- Washington ranks 15th in steals per game (8.8) while Gonzaga ranks 72nd (7.4).