Gonzaga vs. McNeese Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 21, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-7) and the No. 12 McNeese Cowboys (30-3) meet on Thursday for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The first-round matchup tips off at 7:25 PM ET.

The Bulldogs enter their matchup against the Cowboys as a 6.5-point favorite. The point total for the game is 148.5.

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Gonzaga vs. McNeese Game Information & Odds

When: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:25 PM ET
Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
How to Watch on TV: TBS
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bulldogs vs Cowboys Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bulldogs	-6.5	-110	-110	148.5	-110	-110	-290	+235

Gonzaga vs. McNeese Prediction

Pick ATS: McNeese (+6.5)
Pick OU: Under (148.5)
Prediction: Gonzaga 77, McNeese 71

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Gonzaga vs. McNeese Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Bulldogs 78, Cowboys 71.
The Bulldogs have a 74.4% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Cowboys hold a 29.9% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Gonzaga has won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 16 times.
McNeese has put together a 16-12-1 record against the spread this year.
Gonzaga has covered the spread 11 times this season (11-10 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
McNeese has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

The Bulldogs games have had more than 148.5 points scored on 20 occasions this year.
There have been 11 Cowboys games this year with more than 148.5 points scored.
These teams score 165.3 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 16.8.

Key Moneyline Facts

Gonzaga has won 75% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (15-5).
McNeese has entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won four of those games.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -290 or shorter, Gonzaga has gone 11-1 (91.7% win percentage).
McNeese has been at least a +235 moneyline underdog five times this season but won all of those games.

Gonzaga vs. McNeese: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Gonzaga	McNeese
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	84.9 (7)	80.4 (36)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69 (86)	61.5 (5)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.7 (94)	9.9 (74)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.8 (235)	7.6 (159)
Assists (Rank)	16.6 (20)	15 (67)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.5 (36)	9 (16)

Gonzaga 2023-24 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Graham Ike	32	16.5	7.2	1	0.7	0.7	0.2
Anton Watson	32	14.4	7.1	2.5	1.5	0.7	0.6
Nolan Hickman	32	13.9	2.3	2.8	1	0.4	2.2
Ryan Nembhard	32	12.9	4.1	6.7	1.2	0	1
Braden Huff	32	9.5	3.5	0.5	0.3	0.7	0.7

McNeese 2023-24 Key Players

Cowboys Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Shahada Wells	32	17.8	4.5	4.8	3	0.3	1.5
Christian Shumate	33	11.9	9.5	0.9	0.9	1.4	0.3
Damian Richards Jr.	12	11.7	2.1	0.7	0.7	0.1	2.3
Javohn Garcia	31	11.4	3.3	1.7	1.4	0.4	1.3
DJ Richards	21	11.3	2.2	0.6	1.2	0	2.5