North Dakota State Bison at Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Prediction

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The third-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they go head-to-head against the North Dakota State Bison (2-4) at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game can be seen on ROOT SPORTS at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.

North Dakota State Bison at Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Bulldogs barely escaped the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 89-87, while the Bison were blown out by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 79-61.

Gonzaga’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Duke. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.593), while the Blue Devils posted a mark of 0.465 (below their season average of 0.565). North Dakota State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 18.0). Rui Hachimura led the way for Gonzaga, recording 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, North Dakota State was led by Rocky Kreuser, who put up 13 points and seven rebounds.

Gonzaga should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to last season, Gonzaga ranks 31st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while North Dakota State has forced the 16th-fewest turnovers (15.6 percent). Also, the sharp-shooting offense of the Bison ranks 33rd in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while the Bulldogs have been 25th-best in the country at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469).

North Dakota State at Gonzaga Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Gonzaga ranks 11th in rebounds per game (40.1) while North Dakota State ranks 267th (33.3).
  • The Bulldogs rank 127th in steals per game (6.4) while the Bison rank 278th (4.6).
  • North Dakota State averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Gonzaga ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
  • The Bulldogs rank 70th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Bison rank 240th (2.5).
  • Gonzaga ranks 36th in assists per game (15.8) while North Dakota State ranks 194th (13.2).