Arizona State Sun Devils vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup

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

Arizona State vs Gonzaga Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Sun Devils versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -20.5 vs. Arizona State.

Arizona State vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Arizona State Sun Devils at Gonzaga Bulldogs
Where: Spokane at McCarthey Athletic Center
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Betting Odds GNZG -20.5, ARZST +1450 | GNZG -4333 O/U 158

Sun Devils Preview: Can the Sun Devils Lock in a Road Win?

Arizona State opened their season with an 81-74 home win over Santa Clara on Friday. The Sun Devils entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.

Leading 36-34 at halftime, Arizona State scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 155 went over the pre-game total of 149.5.

Sun Devils Offense Breakdown

Arizona State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 40.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes in 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, and they shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 27 attempts.

Elijah Mahi led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 53.3% overall and 40.0% from three. Carlos Stewart Jr. added 18 points, while Amier Ali hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 13 points and shooting 66.7% overall.

Sun Devils Team Defense

Defensively, Arizona State gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 24 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 9 of 17 shooting, equating to 52%.

From three-point range, Arizona State's defense conceded 15 threes on 36 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. Arizona State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Does Gonzaga Stand a Chance at Home?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs dominated the Bears in a 101-63 win on Monday, November 4th. Gonzaga, playing at home, entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Gonzaga led 49-30 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing just 33. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1% (40/70). They were especially effective from two-point range, hitting 69.2% of their attempts, while also connecting on 41.9% from beyond the arc, making 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.7%, and they dished out 25 assists as a team.

Nolan Hickman led the way with 17 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Braden Huff also shot 63.6%, contributing 14 points in just 16 minutes. Dusty Stromer was efficient as well, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 60% from deep, finishing with 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite giving up 63 points, Gonzaga's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 57% from the field on 40 of 70 attempts. The Bulldogs couldn't contain the inside game, as they gave up 27 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 69% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 41% from three-point range. The Bulldogs also sent their opponents to the line 13 times, where they converted 8 free throws at a 61% rate. Gonzaga gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Sun Devils vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Sun Devils have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 64 points per game in this stretch.
Across their three previous home games, Gonzaga has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 72 points per game.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Sun Devils have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.