Davidson Wildcats vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Gonzaga vs Davidson NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nassau.

Gonzaga vs Davidson Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN2. In this non-conference matchup, Gonzaga is favored by -19.5 against Davidson. The over/under for the game is 152.5 points.

Gonzaga vs. Davidson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gonzaga Bulldogs at Davidson Wildcats
Where: Nassau at Imperial Arena
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds GNZG -19.5, GNZG -2671 | DAVID +1178 O/U 152.5

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs took care of business on Thursday, November 28th, with an 89-73 win over the Hoosiers at home. Gonzaga entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 16-point victory. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.

Gonzaga jumped out to a 57-39 lead in the first half, but their offense slowed down in the second half, where they scored 32 points and allowed 34.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 53.1% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 56.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30% (6/20). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 21 of 22 attempts (95.5%).

Oumar Ballo was dominant inside, shooting 84.6% (11/13) and finishing with 25 points and 4 assists. Ryan Nembhard dished out 13 assists, while Nolan Hickman hit 3 of 5 from deep, scoring 15 points. Gonzaga also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and totaled 20 assists as a team.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Gonzaga's defense gave up 73 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with opponents hitting 25 of 44 attempts for 56%.

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga held the other team to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 three-point attempts. However, the opposition excelled at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 22 attempts for 95%.

Wildcats Preview: Will the Wildcats Defense Show Up at Home?

Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Davidson pulled off a 69-58 road win over Providence on Thursday, November 28th. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only won but also covered the spread.

Davidson dominated early, leading 38-18 at halftime, but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 127 fell under the O/U line of 136.5.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Davidson's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They hit just 6 of 24 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 25% rate, while their two-point shooting was much more effective at 56.7% (17/30). At the free-throw line, they converted 81% of their attempts, going 17 for 21.

Connor Kochera led the Wildcats with 22 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field. Bobby Durkin added 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, and Reed Bailey contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. Jayden Pierre also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Wildcats Team Defense

Davidson's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited their opponent to 27% shooting on two-point attempts (10/37).

From three-point range, Davidson's opponent shot 38%, hitting 8 of their 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 14/18, shooting 77%. Davidson also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Gonzaga has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 79 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Davidson has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 77 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
As the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.