Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Prediction 11/27/19

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The eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-0) clash with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (2-3) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Odds

Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Golden Eagles defeated the William Carey Crusaders 83-64, while the Bulldogs beat the Bakersfield Roadrunners 77-49.

Gonzaga dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.265) and a turnover percentage of 13.1 (worse than their season average of 12.4). For those same stats, Bakersfield was 0.120 and 33.3, respectively. The Golden Eagles, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.1 vs. 20.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.540 vs. 0.438). Leonard Harper-Baker had a good game for Southern Miss, contributing 10 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Gonzaga, meanwhile, was lifted by Filip Petrusev, who contributed 15 points and seven rebounds.

Southern Miss may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this battle. The Golden Eagles rank 348th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.160, while Gonzaga ranks 23rd in FTA rate allowed (0.180) dating back to last season.

Gonzaga vs. Southern Miss ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Gonzaga ranks 92nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Southern Miss ranks 302nd (26.2).
  • The Bulldogs average 17.9 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. The Golden Eagles rank 116th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
  • Gonzaga ranks 44th in steals per game (7.6) while Southern Miss ranks 74th in steals allowed per game (5.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank seventh in blocks per game (5.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 150th (3.3).
  • Gonzaga averages 39.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 24th in the country. Southern Miss ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).