The fifth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (14-2, 1-0 WCC) and the Pacific Tigers (10-7, 0-2 WCC) go head-to-head at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs look to extend their nine-game winning streak. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Pacific Tigers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs dismantled the Idaho State Bengals 120-79, while the Tigers were victorious over the SIUE Cougars 74-65.
Pacific played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.6 and a free throw rate of 0.367. SIUE was 14.6 and 0.232, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Gonzaga played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.429 and a turnover percentage of 7.5. Idaho State recorded marks of 0.129 and 16.5, respectively, for those same stats. Rui Hachimura had a solid performance for Gonzaga, putting up 33 points. Pacific was lifted by Lafayette Dorsey, who contributed 18 points.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Gonzaga won 71-61. Gonzaga out-rebounded Pacific. The Bulldogs had 14 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Tigers had eight and 31, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Brandon Clarke and Hachimura have been playing well over the last five games for Gonzaga. Clarke has averaged 0 points, while Hachimura has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Gonzaga could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Bulldogs currently rank first in offensive efficiency, while Pacific ranks 273rd in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Tigers are among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.362). The Bulldogs, however, rank 43rd at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.185.
Pacific at Gonzaga Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks sixth in assists per game (19.1) while Pacific ranks 221st (10.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Tigers rank 247th (18.5).
- Gonzaga ranks 43rd in steals per game (8.1) while Pacific ranks 107th (6.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 11th in blocks per game (5.6) while the Tigers rank 187th (1.4).
- Gonzaga ranks 36th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Pacific ranks 201st (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 24.8, up from 23.9 for the season.
