The Michigan Wolverines (6-0) clash against the eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (8-0) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulldogs barely escaped the 11th-ranked Oregon Ducks 73-72, while the Wolverines defeated the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels 73-64.
Michigan’s 0.598 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over North Carolina, who had a mark of 0.443. The Wolverines’ mark was below their season average of 0.613. Meanwhile, Gonzaga’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oregon. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.258 (below their season average of 0.287), while the Ducks posted a mark of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.238). Gonzaga’s Filip Petrusev played well, recording 22 points and 15 rebounds. Eli Brooks, meanwhile fueled Michigan with 24 points and five rebounds.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Gonzaga takes on the stingy defense of Michigan. Since last season, the Bulldogs rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Wolverines are fifth in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Wolverines rank 313th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.189), while the Bulldogs rank 19th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.176).
Michigan vs. Gonzaga ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Gonzaga ranks 17th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Michigan ranks 177th (35.3).
- The Bulldogs rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Wolverines rank 84th (3.0).
- Michigan ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Gonzaga ranks 62nd (5.6).
- The Wolverines rank second in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while the Bulldogs rank 102nd (21.1).
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in assists per game (17.8) while Michigan ranks 86th (14.3).
