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In a Top-25 non-conference matchup, the No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs will host the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky enters the game with a record of 4-1 and is coming off of a convincing home victory against South Carolina State.
In contrast, Gonzaga enters this game coming off a Wednesday night demolition in Texas by the Texas Longhorns. The first pitch for this contest is set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Gonzaga vs Kentucky Betting Odds
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Gonzaga vs Kentucky Match Details
Fixture: Wildcats at Bulldogs
Date and Time: Sunday, November 20 at 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Spokane Arena, Washington
Gonzaga vs Kentucky Key Stats
The Wildcats are 4-1 overall, but they lost to the Michigan State Spartans in double overtime in their lone game against a top opponent. The Cats still have a +22.8 point difference on the season despite their double-overtime loss to MSU. Overall, Kentucky shoots 49% from the field and 42% from 3-point range.
The Wildcats are only allowing their opponents to shoot 35% from the field and 29% from 3-point range. Oscar Tshiebwe has missed all but two of the Wildcats' games this season, but the Wildcats still have a +7.3 rebounding advantage overall. So far this season, the Cats have caused 57 turnovers while forcing 53.
With only a 2-1 record, the Bulldogs risk falling outside the Top 10 if they lose to the Wildcats on Sunday. Over the past few years, the Zags have consistently been ranked in the top ten, and typically in the top five, under head coach Mark Few. The relentless Texas defense caused the Zags to commit 20 turnovers, and they appeared disjointed for the majority of the game.
As a team, the Zags only had 10 assists and allowed 27 points to be scored off of mistakes. The Bulldogs have outrebounded their opponents by eight per game and shot 52% overall for the season. The team averages over 17 turnovers per game, which has been the problem.
Gonzaga vs Kentucky Best Picks and Prediction
The Wildcats will be playing the Bulldogs for the first time and will undoubtedly put them to the test. It would be a fantastic matchup with Drew Timme if Tshiebwe were totally healthy this time. His 18 rebound performance against Michigan State showed that he is becoming stronger, but he is still working things out.
Although the Wildcats have outstanding backcourt play and solid wings, they will struggle to contain the Bulldogs' superior inside game. Few, who rank with Calipari as one of the greatest coaches in the nation, will find a way to cut down on turnovers to help the Zags win their 52nd straight home game.
Pick: Bulldogs -2.5 (-118)
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