The IUPUI Jaguars (2-7) look to snap their five-game losing streak when they square off against the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-2) at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 18, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 148.5 points with Gonzaga opening as a 27-point favorite.
IUPUI Jaguars at Gonzaga Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Jaguars are hoping for a better outcome after their 72-59 loss to the Washington State Cougars in their last matchup. One of Washington State’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-9 (88.9 percent), while the Jaguars were just 1-2 (50.0 percent). Ron Patterson was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 89-83. The Bulldogs had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 35.6), while the Fighting Hawks had a turnover percentage of 22.3 (above their season average of 15.1). Josh Perkins led Gonzaga in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The high-powered offense of Gonzaga will battle against the bottom-tier defense of IUPUI. Since the 2016-17 season, the Bulldogs rank 11th in offensive efficiency, while the Jaguars are 311th in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs should have the edge on that end of the court.
IUPUI holds records of 2-7 straight up (SU) and 3-5 against the spread (ATS). Jaguars games have typically gone under the total (62.5 percent).
Meanwhile, Gonzaga is 9-2 SU and 4-4 ATS. Contrary to IUPUI, Bulldogs games have typically finished over the O/U total (75.0 percent).
Zach Norvell Jr. has averaged 16.8 points and 1.4 steals over the last five games for Gonzaga.
IUPUI Jaguars at Gonzaga Bulldogs Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Gonzaga ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.8) while IUPUI ranks 241st (34.0).
The Bulldogs average 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. The Jaguars rank 166th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Gonzaga ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while IUPUI ranks 159th (4.1).
The Bulldogs rank 44th in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while the Jaguars rank 139th (22.9).
Gonzaga ranks 39th in steals per game (7.1) while IUPUI ranks 74th (6.9).
