The Gonzaga Bulldogs host Akron on Saturday, looking to build on their 9-0 mark against the 7-2 Zips in college basketball betting action at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Gonzaga Bulldogs as -16.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Akron Zips vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Akron Zips will look to cover the spread vs the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, as the Zips are 1-3-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bulldogs are 5-3 ATS. Akron is 2-3 against the total, while Gonzaga is 4-4 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 18 (Gonzaga) and the No. 122 (Akron) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Gonzaga has the nation's No. 23-rated offensive output, at 85.11 PPG. The visiting Akron Zips defense ranks No. 56 allowing on average 64.89 PPG. The Bulldogs FG% has averaged 49.02% so far, more than the Gonzaga Zips marksmen have achieved on the year, 49% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Zips blew out Coppin State on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 87-63 win at James A. Rhodes Arena.
The battle between the Bulldogs and Huskies didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Washington was handed a 98-71 defeat on Wednesday at McCarthey Athletic Center.
- Akron is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- Akron is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Akron is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Akron's last 10 games on the road
- Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Akron home to Marshall, Saturday, December 17th
Gonzaga at Tennessee, Sunday, December 18th
