It will be a battle between two outstanding offenses when the ninth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (8-1) challenge the Texas Southern Tigers (2-5) at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs got blown out by the Michigan Wolverines, 82-64, while the Tigers won a close one over the Lamar Cardinals, 76-73.
The Tigers had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.212) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.403). Gonzaga, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.092 vs. 0.032). Killian Tillie played well for Gonzaga with 20 points. Texas Southern rallied around Tyrik Armstrong, who recorded 17 points and five rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 104-67. The Bulldogs’ 40.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Tigers, who had a rate of 20.8.
Gonzaga should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers rank 223rd in defensive efficiency since last season. Moreover, the Tigers rank 42nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.271), while the Bulldogs rank 22nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.172).
Texas Southern Tigers at Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in assists per game (17.7) while Texas Southern ranks 308th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- The Bulldogs average 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 215th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Bulldogs average 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the country. The Tigers rank 311th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- Gonzaga ranks 61st in steals per game (7.4) while Texas Southern ranks 275th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
