Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Long Beach State Beach Matchup

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

Long Beach State vs Gonzaga Prediction

Looking to win big? The Beach and Bulldogs face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -33.5 against Long Beach State in a non-conference matchup.

Long Beach State vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Long Beach State Beach at Gonzaga Bulldogs
Where: Spokane at McCarthey Athletic Center
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds GNZG -33.5, LBST +3500 | GNZG -20000 O/U 152.5

Beach Preview: Can the Beach Grab a Win in Spokane?

Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games

Long Beach State fell to Portland 63-61 on Saturday, November 16th, in a home game where they were -4.5 favorites. The Beach not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Long Beach State outscored Portland 31-28 in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 141-point O/U line.

Beach Offense Breakdown

Long Beach State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they hit only 52.6% of their free throws, going 10-for-19 from the line.

Austin Rapp led the way with 18 points, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc. Cam Denson added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from three. The Beach grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.

Beach Team Defense

Long Beach State put up a strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the other team shooting 42% on 12/28 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Long Beach State allowed 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 10 for 52%. Long Beach State gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Offense Score Enough at Home?

Gonzaga improved to 3-0 on the season with an 80-67 win over San Diego State on Monday. The Bulldogs, who were -10.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

Gonzaga led 40-31 at halftime and scored another 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc (5/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they hit 51.4% of their two-point attempts (19/37). At the free-throw line, they were impressive, converting 87.1% (27/31).

Nick Boyd and Graham Ike each scored 23 points, with Ike shooting 77.8% (7/9) and Boyd hitting 60% (6/10) from the field. Ryan Nembhard contributed 19 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 20% from three-point range (1/5). Gonzaga also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists as a team.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Gonzaga’s defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a field goal percentage of just 37% (23/61). They limited two-point shooting to 41% (15/36).

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts (32%). Their opponent also went 13/18 from the free-throw line, shooting 72%. Gonzaga gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Beach vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Long Beach State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 71 points per game while allowing 79. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-1-1.
Across their last five home contests, Gonzaga has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 73 points per game.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Beach have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 7-3.