The No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (1-0) take on the Texas Southern Tigers (1-0) at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they topped the Baylor Bears, 72-69. Texas Southern’s 0.250 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Baylor, who had a mark of 0.045. Texas Southern received a boost from Trayvon Reed, who recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Idaho State Bengals in their last game, 120-79. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.129) and had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 16.5). Rui Hachimura was the game’s high scorer with 33 points on 13-for-18 shooting from the field.
The Bulldogs won the sole contest against the Tigers last season, 97-69. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 28.8) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.563 vs. 0.389).
Gonzaga could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Bulldogs rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while Texas Southern ranks 293rd in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Texas Southern at Gonzaga Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Gonzaga averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. Texas Southern ranks 288th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
The Bulldogs rank 31st in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Tigers rank 282nd (15.7).
Gonzaga ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Texas Southern ranks 205th (4.1).
The Bulldogs average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 135th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
Gonzaga allows the 32nd-fewest steals per game (5.1) while Texas Southern ranks 49th (5.3).
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