McNeese State Cowboys vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Prediction Odds, Computer Picks and Betting Analysis
The Gonzaga Bulldogs is one of the most recurrent teams playing in the March Madness in recent years. Unfortunately, they haven’t won yet the NCAA Basketball Championship, but this time, they will try one more time. Their beginning is against the McNeese State Cowboys in the First Round. The winner of this Gonzaga vs McNeese State matchup will play against the winner of the Kansas vs Samford game. Let’s see the McNeese State vs Gonzaga Prediction.
McNeese State is 28-3 overall this season, and they have won 10 games in a row. They are 18-1 in Southland Conference games and have gone 10-2 in non-conference action.
On the road, the Cowboys have gone 12-3 this season, and they have won four games in a row. Their average scoring margin on the road is +11.6 points per game.
McNeese State has an ATS record of 15-13 this season and they have gone 4-1 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cowboys have an ATS mark of 7-3.
This season, the over/under record for McNeese State games is 17-11 and today’s over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143.1). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 146 points compared to their season average of 142.8 points per game.
The infallible Gonzaga
With a record of 24-6 in the NCAAB standings, Gonzaga has been dominant this season, especially at home, where they are 14-4. Their average scoring margin at home is +15.8, and they have won their last four games at home.
McNeese State is the underdog in this matchup, as Gonzaga has been favored in 25 of their 30 games this season. They are 21-4 as the favorite, and they have won eight straight games overall.
As the favorite, Gonzaga has gone 12-13 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of 5-5. At home this year, Gonzaga has an ATS record of 8-10.
Today’s over/under line of 148.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Gonzaga’s games this season (154.1). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, which is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (154.1).
Game Information
| MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS vs GONZAGA BULLDOGS |
| Location of the Game: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Date and Time: Thursday, March 21st 7:25 ET |
| Reason: 2024 March Madness First Round |
| How to watch: TBS |
McNeese State vs Gonzaga Prediction Odds
There are the NCAAB Odds for this matchup of today’s NCAAB Schedule:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NCAAB Computer Picks for this NCAAB Matchup:
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| MCNEESE STATE | 71 | 146 | Spread MCNS +6 |
ML GONZ -273 |
Total UNDER 148.5 |
| GONZAGA | 75 | ||||
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- AI Picks: Gonzaga Bulldogs 75 – McNeese State Cowboys 71
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Cowboys +6 | ML Bulldogs -273 | UNDER 148.5
McNeese State Cowboys Game Analysis
The McNeese State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 92 points vs. Nicholls. Overall their field goal percentage was 61.4% while connecting on 11 threes. The team’s top scorer is Shahada Wells, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 17.8, while Christian Shumate also maintains a PPG average of 11.9 leading up to the game.
This season, and according to the NCAAB team stats, the McNeese State defense has been impressive, holding the 6th position in the country while permitting an average of 61.7 points per contest. McNeese State’s three-point defense is currently 197th in the country at 7.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponents have hit 36.9% of their shots vs. McNeese State.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Game Analysis
In contrast to their season average of 84.9 points per game, the Gonzaga had a below average performance. They scored 70 points against Saint Mary’s and had a field goal percentage of 51.7%. Graham Ike led the scoring for the Bulldogs, contributing 24 points. Additionally, Ryan Nembhard chipped in with 20 points, according to the NCAAB player stats.
So far, the Bulldogs’ defense is ranked 85th in the country at 68.7 points per contest. Gonzaga’s three-point defense is currently 175th in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.2% of their shots vs. Gonzaga.
According to the NCAAB Injury Report, both teams have no injured players.
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