The Pacific Tigers (13-16, 3-11 WCC) close out their home schedule at Spanos Center against the top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-2, 14-0 WCC). The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Pacific Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers fell to the Loyola Marymount Lions, 63-56, while the Bulldogs easily got past the BYU Cougars, 102-68.
Gonzaga dominated every facet of the game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 12.8) and a free throw rate of 0.318 (above their season average of 0.280). BYU was 18.1 and 0.129, respectively, for those same stats. Pacific, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 26.8). Roberto Gallinat had a solid outing for Pacific with 31 points. Rui Hachimura, meanwhile had a good outing for Gonzaga, recording 23 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Brandon Clarke led the Bulldogs to a 67-36 win. He put up 10 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. The Bulldogs’ 15.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers, who had a mark of 30.3.
Pacific might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Gonzaga currently ranks sixth in defensive efficiency while the Tigers rank 279th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Bulldogs, who rank 32nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.282), will clash against the Tigers, who rank 318th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.284).
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Pacific Tigers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks fourth in assists per game (18.6) while Pacific ranks 268th (10.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 170th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Tigers rank 293rd (17.3).
- Gonzaga ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Pacific ranks 67th (5.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 20th in rebounds per game (39.6) while the Tigers rank 257th (32.7).
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.5) while Pacific ranks 238th (1.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 2.6 for the season.
