Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Prediction 03/21/19

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The No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-3) will be 27.5-point favorites in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena when they clash against the No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (21-13). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 152.5 points and action gets underway at 7:27 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Bulldogs were beaten by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 60-47, while the Knights defeated the No. 16 Prairie View A&M Panthers, 82-76.

Fairleigh Dickinson dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.236 (below their season average of 0.263) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 29.4). For those same stats, Prairie View A&M put up marks of 0.078 and 27.0, respectively. Gonzaga, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (9-12; 75.0 percent). Gonzaga rallied around Brandon Clarke, who put up 16 points and eight rebounds. Darnell Edge, meanwhile played a key role for Fairleigh Dickinson with 33 points.

It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s best offenses go head-to-head. Gonzaga ranks first with 125.3 points per 100 possessions and Fairleigh Dickinson is 59th (110.6).

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Gonzaga ranks 30th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 253rd (33.1).
  • The Bulldogs rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Knights rank 118th (6.1).
  • Gonzaga ranks 205th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 277th (19.1).
  • The Bulldogs rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Knights rank 166th (13.3).
  • Gonzaga ranks second in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 107th (3.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 4.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).