GAME:  #803 Gonzaga vs  #804 Washington
TIME:    12/8/2019 –  7:00p EST
SPREAD:   Gonzaga -2.5
TOTAL:      144
SPORTSBOOK:  5Dimes Sportsbook 

The #22 (7-1)Washington Huskies face a tough non-conference matchup against the #9 (9-1)Gonzaga Bulldogs.  Washington is coming off a 90-80 win over Eastern Washington in its most recent game while Gonzaga beat Texas-Southern easily by a score of 101-62.  These teams met last year at Gonzaga with the Bulldogs winning 81-79.

GONZAGA BULLDOGS

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 86 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and 39% from 3 averaging 8 three-pointers per game. The Bulldogs are only shooting 65% from the free-throw line when they go to the stripe an average of 23 times per game. The Bulldogs are allowing only 63 points per game and 40% shooting from the field from their opponents on defense.  The Bulldogs are forcing over 14 turnovers per game adding in 7 steals and 4 blocks on defense.

WASHINGTON HUSKIES 

The Washington Huskies are averaging 72 points per game while shooting 45% from the field. The Huskies are allowing 62 points per game and 38% shooting from the field and only 34% from 3. The Huskies are solid defensively and a good rebounding team however they struggle turning the ball over 14 times per game but they do force over 15 turnovers per game adding 8 steals and 6 blocks on defense.

MATCHUP SUMMARY

This will be a close game between two teams looking to battle out an in-state rivalry. The Bulldogs had more talent and offensive production however Washington can also put up points and they play really good defense.  This game will be a toss-up however Washington will have a huge advantage being on their home court. This game should be similar to last year’s game with Gonzaga still having more talent and a better chance to win.

TRENDS

GONZAGA

• Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games as a favorite.
• Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight-up win.

WASHINGTON

• Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games as a home underdog.
• Huskies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
• Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 Sunday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

• The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• The road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

BETTING ANGLES:

Data Analysis:  Gonzaga -2.5 / Over 144
Fade the Public:   Washington +2.5 / Under 144
Sharp Action:    no data / no data

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