The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils (5-0) square off with the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (5-0) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and will air on ESPN.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Blue Devils will be looking for a similar outcome after beating the No. 8 Auburn Tigers in their last contest, 78-72. The Blue Devils had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.426 (above their season average of 0.204) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.435 (below their season average of 0.547). Duke was lifted by Marques Bolden, who recorded 11 points, nine rebounds and seven blocks.
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they were victorious over the Arizona Wildcats, 91-74. The Bulldogs held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 28.8). The Wildcats also had a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above their season average of 11.1). With 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, Gonzaga’s Zach Norvell Jr. played well.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Gonzaga ranks fourth in offensive efficiency and Duke ranks 33rd in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Blue Devils, who rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (38.8 percent), will face off against the Bulldogs, who rank 17th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
Duke vs. Gonzaga Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Gonzaga ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Duke ranks 246th (14.5).
The Bulldogs average 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. The Blue Devils rank 244th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Duke ranks 32nd in steals per game (7.6) while Gonzaga ranks 129th (6.5).
The Bulldogs rank 10th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Blue Devils rank 89th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5).
Duke ranks 13th in blocks per game (5.3) while Gonzaga ranks 84th (3.9).
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