Gonzaga Bulldogs will go to the free throw line vs Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday, hoping to boost its 35-3 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Gonzaga Bulldogs opened as -8-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Gonzaga Bulldogs will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Friday; they are 19-15-2 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Pittsburgh Panthers are 8-21-2 ATS. Gonzaga Bulldogs are 19-13-2 on betting the total; Pittsburgh Panthers are 17-10.
The Pittsburgh Panthers sit at No. 167 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Gonzaga Bulldogs sit at No. 12 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Pittsburgh has the nation's No. 139-rated offensive output, at 67.03 PPG. The visiting Gonzaga Bulldogs defense ranks No. 45 allowing on average 61.66 PPG. The Panthers FG% has averaged 44.75% so far, less than the Pittsburgh Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 52.07% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Gonzaga suffered a 66-52 loss against Duke on Sunday, getting 16 points from Kyle Wiltjer in a losing effort at NRG Stadium.
Pittsburgh got 11 points from Cameron Wright but lost anyway, 60-54, to George Washington on Tuesday at Petersen Events Center.
- Gonzaga is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Gonzaga is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Gonzaga's last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next Betting Matchups
Gonzaga home to Northern Arizona, Wednesday, November 18th
Pittsburgh at St. Joseph's (IN), Tuesday, November 17th
