The UAPB Golden Lions (0-1) will travel to the McCarthey Athletic Center to go head-to-head against the eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (1-0). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs dismantled the Alabama State Hornets, 95-64, while the Golden Lions were blown out by the South Florida Bulls, 70-41.
Gonzaga played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.1 and a free throw rate of 0.288. Alabama State put up marks of 27.9 and 0.143, respectively, for those same stats. UAPB, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.333 vs. 0.435). Corey Kispert fueled Gonzaga with 28 points. UAPB was led by Shaun Doss, who finished with 10 points.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Gonzaga figures to have a considerable advantage. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Bulldogs defense ranks eighth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.445), while the UAPB offense ranks 301st in effective field goal percentage (0.480). Furthermore, the Golden Lions, who rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.282), will face a tough test against the Bulldogs, who rank 22nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.180).
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – UAPB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Gonzaga ranks fourth in assists per game (18.0) while UAPB ranks 274th (11.2).
- The Bulldogs rank fourth in blocks per game (5.4) while the Golden Lions rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Gonzaga ranks 207th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while UAPB ranks 305th (17.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 29th in rebounds per game (38.9) while the Golden Lions rank 262nd (33.1).
- Gonzaga averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. UAPB ranks 249th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
