The No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-0) try to remain unbeaten when they go head-to-head against the North Dakota State Bison (2-4) at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018, and will air on ROOT SPORTS.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Bison are trying to rebound after their 79-61 loss to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last contest. East Tennessee State’s 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over North Dakota State, who had a mark of 18.9. The Buccaneers’ mark was below their season average of 46.2. Rocky Kreuser led North Dakota State in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
The last time the Bulldogs were in action, they edged the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils, 89-87. Gonzaga held the Blue Devils to an effective field goal percentage of 0.465 (below their season average of 0.565). Duke, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (20-26; 76.9 percent). Rui Hachimura led Gonzaga in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
Gonzaga should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Gonzaga ranks 31st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while North Dakota State has forced the 16th-fewest turnovers (15.6 percent). Moreover, the Bison’s 33rd-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.549) will square off against the Bulldogs’ 25th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.469).
North Dakota State Bison at Gonzaga Bulldogs Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Gonzaga ranks 11th in rebounds per game (40.1) while North Dakota State ranks 267th (33.3).
The Bulldogs rank 70th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Bison rank 240th (2.5).
Gonzaga ranks 36th in assists per game (15.8) while North Dakota State ranks 194th (13.2).
The Bulldogs rank 127th in steals per game (6.4) while the Bison rank 278th (4.6).
North Dakota State ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Gonzaga ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
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