Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Matchup

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

Massachusetts-Lowell vs Gonzaga Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the River Hawks and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Gonzaga as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 166.5 points.

Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at Gonzaga Bulldogs
Where: Spokane at McCarthey Athletic Center
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds GNZG -24.5, MASLOW +2500 | GNZG -10000 O/U 166.5

River Hawks Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the River Hawks?

Massachusetts-Lowell opened their season with an 81-74 win over Saint Peter's at home on Friday. The River Hawks were -10.5 point favorites, but they didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.

After leading 37-28 at halftime, the River Hawks scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46 points to the Peacocks, making the game closer than expected.

River Hawks Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the River Hawks put up 81 points, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-16, and connected on 47.4% of their two-point attempts (18-for-38).

At the free-throw line, UMass Lowell was impressive, making 27 of 32 attempts for an 84.4% success rate. Quinton Mincey led the way with 27 points, and Quincy Clark dished out 7 assists. The team finished with 13 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

River Hawks Team Defense

Massachusetts-Lowell gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the River Hawks' defense saw the other team make 6 of 16 three-pointers, a 37% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 32 times, where they hit 27 free throws, an 84% clip. Massachusetts-Lowell allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Can Gonzaga Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gonzaga improved to 2-0 this season with an 88-80 win over Arizona State on Sunday. The Bulldogs were heavy favorites at -22 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.

After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Gonzaga pulled away by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Their ability to turn up the offense after the break was key to securing the win.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga's offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 8 of 24 threes (33.3%). Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 18 for 22 from the line.

The Bulldogs dished out 22 assists, with Ryan Nembhard leading the way with 11. Braden Huff was efficient inside, shooting 69.2% (9/13) and finishing with 21 points, while Basheer Jihad added 22 points and 10 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Gonzaga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, as they went 23/38 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Gonzaga's opponent shot 33%, making 8 of 24 attempts. The Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. Gonzaga gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

River Hawks vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the River Hawks offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Massachusetts-Lowell posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
Although Gonzaga has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Massachusetts-Lowell has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.