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The Boilermakers are technically visiting the Bulldogs tonight (Monday, November 20) at SimpliFi Arena in Maui, and both teams hope to extend their winning streaks. The game is part of the annual Maui International tournament. Purdue is the second-ranked team in the top tier of college basketball with a 3-0 record. However, the 11th-ranked Gonzaga are a game short and have a 2-0 record.
The Boilermakers are a 5-point favorite according to sports gambling apps. This decision is in large part driven by the fact that the Boilermakers won their three previous matchups against the Bulldogs. Let’s examine the best college basketball bets today and preview this cross-conference battle on the hardwood of Maui.
The Boilermakers Have a Deep Bench
Purdue owns the longest non-conference regular season win streak in the nation, triumphing in 27 games in a row. Tonight’s game is an opportunity to extend that record. The sample size after three games in this season is small but reveals that the Boilermakers shot 50.9% from the field, and tend to win games by a margin of 31.6 points on average.
One of the strengths of Purdue’s offense is the capability to shoot from beyond the arc with 46.3% efficiency, and netting 10.3 three-pointers a game. This team averages 89.3 points per contest and is very productive under the rim with 42 rebounds per game. In an era of modern basketball, where defenses take a back seat, Purdue is effective in stopping opponents, allowing 57.7 points per game, making them the 18th-ranked scoring defense in the nation.
The best player on the Boilermakers remains Zach Edey, who averages 20.7 points, 3.7 blocks, and 10 rebounds per contest. Purdue has one of the deepest rosters in the nation, with 10 players receiving regular minutes.
The Bulldogs Run a Fast Offense
Gonzaga has never defeated the Boilermakers, and tonight can be the night for that historic win. The Bulldogs have a good start to their season, ranking 2nd in offensive scoring in the nation, with 104.5 points per game. The field percentage is 57.5%, while from the three-point line, Gonzaga shoots with 34.1% efficiency, and they score 7 three-pointers a night on average.
However, Gonzaga is not taking advantage of their free throws, making 64.3% of their shots.
The Bulldogs are solid on offense, allowing 64 points per game, and they collect 52 rebounds per game. Several players contribute with double-figure points per night. Braden Huff is the most productive player with 21 points per game, while Graham Ike scores 18 points, and Anton Watson nets 15.5 points per contest.
Gonzaga runs a fast offense, and if they lose, it will be because they cannot block Purdue, the only aspect of their game they struggled with so far in the season.
Betting Prediction
It's a marquee matchup between two tough teams with big aspirations for the season. Purdue is shooting remarkably from beyond the arc, and no team has found a way to contain Zach Edey. However, the Bulldogs have new talent in Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike, and can pose a challenge.
Bookmakers with the best free bets offers are providing -110 odds on both teams to cover their spread. The Total is 155.5 points with equal -110 odds for the Over and Under bets. Both teams tend to go over the total, but do not offer the same consistency in covering their spread.
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