The No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (2-0) meet the Texas A&M Aggies (1-1) at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The game starts at 11:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Aggies’ last matchup, they were topped by the UC Irvine Anteaters, 74-73. UC Irvine’s 0.609 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M, who had a mark of 0.409. Josh Nebo led Texas A&M in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Texas Southern Tigers in their last outing, 104-67. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 20.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.310 vs. 0.171). With 19 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks, Gonzaga’s Brandon Clarke had a solid outing.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Gonzaga ranks 12th in effective field goal percentage (0.572) and Texas A&M is 33rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471) since last season. Moreover, the Aggies, who rank 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.6 percent), will face a difficult test against the Bulldogs, who rank 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent).
Texas A&M Aggies at Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Gonzaga ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Texas A&M ranks 242nd (14.7).
The Bulldogs average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
Gonzaga averages 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Bulldogs rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Aggies rank 186th (6.6).
Gonzaga ranks 104th in blocks per game (3.7) while Texas A&M ranks 206th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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