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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Bulldogs vs. Portland
- (17-4) Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Portland Pilots (11-12)
- Date: Saturday, January 28th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Chiles Center, Portland
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Bulldogs -600 | Pilots +430
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Gonzaga -11 | Portland +11 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 164.0
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Gonzaga Bulldogs
Through 21 games, Gonzaga has a 17-4 overall record. Out of 6 road games this season, Gonzaga has a record of 5-1.
In 18 games as the favorites, the Bulldogs have gone 15-3 straight up. In today’s matchup, Gonzaga has a betting line set at -11 points in their favor.
Gonzaga currently has a record of 6-1 in West Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-3.
Coming into the game, Drew Timme is the team leader in scoring, averaging 22.0 points per game.
In addition to his scoring, Timme is grabbing 7.6 rebounds and adding 3.3 assists. Gonzaga’s second-leading scorer is Julian Strawther, who has hit 46.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.5 points per game.
Bulldogs Offense
On offense, the Bulldogs are one of the top units in the country at 87.8 points per game, placing them 3rd in the NCAA. Gonzaga’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 64.57% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 3rd in overall field goal percentage at 52.7%. When the Bulldogs have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 37.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Gonzaga is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 72.2 per contest, placing them just 245th in college basketball.
Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 41.4 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 9.4 offensive boards per game.
Portland Pilots
Hoping to build on their 11-12 overall record, Portland squares off with Gonzaga. Currently, Portland has been the home team 13 times, sitting with a record of 9-4.
After a year in which they went 5-13 as the betting underdog, the Pilots will not be the favorite for the first time this season. They are +11 point underdogs on the spread.
Portland currently has a record of 3-5 in West Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-7.
Coming into the game, Tyler Robertson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.2 points per game.
In addition to his scoring, Robertson is grabbing 5.0 rebounds and adding 5.4 assists. Portland’s second leading scorer is Kristian Sjolund, who has hit 51.3% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.4 points per game.
Pilots Key Stats
The Pilots offense heads into the game ranked 120th in the NCAA at 73.9 points per contest. Portland’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 61.97% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 263rd in overall field goal percentage at 43.5%. When the Pilots have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.5% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Portland is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 70.7 per contest, placing them just 300th in college basketball.
Currently, Portland’s 36.4 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Pilots are averaging 8.5 offensive boards per game.
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Gonzaga vs. Portland CBB Betting Trends
- First, Gonzaga is 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Bulldogs are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Gonzaga is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 9-1 SU.
- At this point, the Bulldogs are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Pilots are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Portland Pilots CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Gonzaga Bulldogs -11
Gonzaga Bulldogs will tip off their matchup over Portland Pilots as the strong favorites to pick up the win with a point spread sitting at -11. Our analysis likes Gonzaga’s chances to pull away with an easy win and cover the spread. When looking at how each team likes to play, both Gonzaga and Portland are near the NCAA average in possessions per game.
We like how this scenario favors Gonzaga, as throughout the game, their superior talent should come through in an easy win.
Although the Bulldogs don’t have a great track record vs. the spread as the betting favorite, going 1-4 (last 5), we like their chances to come away with the ATS win.
Free Gonzaga vs. Portland CBB Betting Pick: Gonzaga ATS
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