Gonzaga vs McNeese Betting March Madness 2024 prediction. Place a bet on this college basketball game now at YouWager.lv.

On Thursday at Delta Center, the No. 5 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-7) face the No. 12 seed McNeese Cowboys (30-3) as a 6.5-point favorite in the NCAA Tournament first round. The game begins at 7:25 p.m. ET on TBS. Here are some insights about the Midwest Region 5-12 matchup to help you fill out your bracket. The point total for this matchup is 150.

Gonzaga vs McNeese Betting Odds

Here are the Gonzaga vs McNeese Betting odds:

TEAM	SPREAD	MONEYLINE	TOTAL
MCNEESE STATE	+6.5	+230	Over 150.5
GONZAGA	-6.5	-280	Under 150.5

Game Time and Information

• Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
• Time: 7:25 PM ET
• TV: TBS
• Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Venue: Delta Center

Gonzaga vs McNeese Betting Insights

Here are the Gonzaga vs McNeese Betting insights:

Gonzaga and McNeese Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

Gonzaga is 11-9 against the spread when playing as 6.5-point favorites this season.

McNeese is 2-1 against the spread this season as an underdog of 6.5 points or more.

These clubs average 165.3 points per game, which is 15.3 higher than the over/under of 150.

Gonzaga and McNeese’s opponents have combined to score 19.5 fewer points per game than the 150-point over/under for this contest.

Gonzaga’s average point total in games this season is 153.8, which is 3.8 points higher than the over/under for this game.

The average over/under for Cowboys games this season is 8.1 points lower than the 150 points scored in this game.

The Bulldogs are 15-16-0 against the spread this season.

The Cowboys have an ATS record of 16-12-1 this season.

Gonzaga Stats & Insights

Gonzaga outscores opponents by 15.9 points per game (scoring 84.9 per game to rank sixth in college basketball and allowing 69 per contest to rank 86th in college basketball) and has an overall scoring differential of +509.

Gonzaga leads the rebounding battle by 7.3 boards on average. It averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which is 37th in collegiate basketball, while its opponents average 31.6.

The Bulldogs average 6.8 three-pointers per game (236th in college basketball) at a 35.4% rate (104th in college basketball), while their opponents average 7.6 and shoot 33.4% from beyond the arc.

Gonzaga is third in college basketball with 107.6 points per 100 possessions and 38th defensively with 87.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.

Offensively, the Bulldogs have performed stronger at home this season, averaging 90.9 points per game versus 84.4 in road games.

McNeese Stats & Insights

McNeese leads opponents by 18.9 points per game and has a +624 scoring differential overall. It averages 80.4 points per game (37th in NCAA basketball) and allows 61.5 per game (sixth).

McNeese wins the rebounding battle by an average of 3.6. It averages 36.1 rebounds per game (130th in college basketball), compared to its opponents’ 32.5.

McNeese shoots 7.6 three-pointers per game (159th in college basketball), compared to its opponents’ 7.9. It shoots 38.8% from deep while its opponents shoot 30.9%.

McNeese averages 106.2 points per 100 possessions (sixth in college basketball) and allows 81.3 points per 100 possessions (fourth).

At home, the Cowboys average 85.8 points per game. They average 75.4 while away.

Gonzaga Key Players to Watch

Graham Ike leads the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding, averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

Ryan Nembhard leads Gonzaga in assists, averaging 6.7 per game and scoring 12.9 points per game.

Nolan Hickman leads the Bulldogs in three-point shooting, making 2.2 attempts per game.

Anton Watson leads Gonzaga in thefts and blocks, with an average of 1.5 takeaways and 0.7 rejections per game.

McNeese Key Players to Watch

Shahada Wells of the Cowboys averages 17.8 points and 4.8 assists per game, enough to lead the club in both categories.

Christian Shumate leads McNeese in rebounding with 9.5 per game. He also scores 11.9 points and provides 0.9 assists per game.

Wells is the Cowboys’ leading deep shooter, averaging 1.5 threes per game.

Wells leads McNeese in thefts with three per game, while Shumate leads the team in blocks with 1.4 per game.

Gonzaga vs McNeese Betting Picks

Here are the Gonzaga vs McNeese Betting picks:

• Pick ATS: McNeese
• Pick OU: Under

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