The eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0) look to remain unbeaten when they square off against the Texas A&M Aggies (2-0) at Reed Arena. The game will air on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Texas A&M Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Aggies beat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 63-57, while the Bulldogs dismantled the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 97-66.
The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 16.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.627 vs. 0.396). The Aggies, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.055) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 25.9). Texas A&M received a boost from Jay Jay Chandler, who finished with 17 points. Filip Petrusev led the way for Gonzaga, recording 19 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 94-71. Getting to the free throw line was one of Gonzaga’s largest strengths. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Texas A&M had 19.
The offense of Texas A&M will battle against the stingy defense of Gonzaga. Since last season, the Aggies rank 219th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are fifth in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Bulldogs rank 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.271), while the Aggies rank 21st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.177).
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Texas A&M Aggies ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Gonzaga ranks fourth in assists per game (18.1) while Texas A&M ranks 263rd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 25th in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Aggies rank 226th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- Gonzaga averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. Texas A&M ranks 240th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- The Bulldogs rank third in blocks per game (5.5) while the Aggies rank 233rd in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- Gonzaga ranks 97th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while Texas A&M ranks 302nd (26.6).
