The seventh-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (11-2) welcome the North Alabama Lions (3-10) to McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs will try to extend their nine-game winning streak. The game can be seen on ROOT SPORTS at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
North Alabama Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs easily got past the Idaho State Bengals, 120-79, while the Lions lost to the Samford Bulldogs, 91-74.
Gonzaga dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.429 and a turnover percentage of 7.5. For those same stats, Idaho State was 0.129 and 16.5, respectively. North Alabama, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 20.0). Gonzaga was led by Rui Hachimura, who put up 33 points. Jamari Blackmon fueled North Alabama with 17 points.
The Lions’ Blackmon has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Brandon Clarke has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Bulldogs.
Gonzaga could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Bulldogs rank 55th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.460), while North Alabama is 337th in effective field goal percentage (0.448). Furthermore, the Lions rank 264th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.208), while the Bulldogs rank 53rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
North Alabama Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in assists per game (19.8) while North Alabama ranks 203rd (11.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 21st in blocks per game (5.2) while the Lions rank 131st (2.5).
- Gonzaga ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while North Alabama ranks 91st (6.5).
- The Bulldogs average 40.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. The Lions rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
- North Alabama averages 27.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. Gonzaga ranks 188th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 24.8, up from 20.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
