Gonzaga vs Purdue Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 29, 2024, 10:43 AM
  • March Madness prediction & betting odds
  • Purdue (18-15) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Gonzaga (17-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Gonzaga / Purdue TV channel: TBS

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (17-16) visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers (18-15) on Mar. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:39pm EDT in Detroit, MI.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Gonzaga vs. Purdue Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Gonzaga vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Gonzaga+5.5 -115O 154.5 -110+185
Purdue -5.5 -105U 154.5 -110-225

Gonzaga vs Purdue Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Gonzaga vs Purdue Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Gonzaga will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 29 games (+13.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 30 games (+8.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.25 Units / 18% ROI)

Gonzaga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Gonzaga has a 16-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -7.42% ROI).

  • 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.45 Units / 0.39% ROI
  • 17-16 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -1.65% ROI
  • 16-17 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -7.44% ROI

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 19-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.45 Units / 6.36% ROI).

  • 25-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.45 Units / 7.01% ROI
  • 23-12 when betting the Over for +9.8 Units / 25.45% ROI
  • 12-23 when betting the Under for -13.3 Units / -34.55% ROI

Gonzaga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga is shooting 52% (2,120/4,097) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Gonzaga has averaged 85.4 points per game (5,638 points/66 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 75.8

Gonzaga has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (498 assists/ 279 TOs) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Gonzaga has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,098 assists/ 676 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue is shooting 41% from three (269/653) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Purdue has averaged 1.43 points per shot (2,667 points/1,859 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Purdue has averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,573 points/1,949 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Purdue has averaged 18.8 assists per game (600 assists/32 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Gonzaga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,823 rebounds/66 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Gonzaga has 466 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for most among West Coast Conference Teams

Gonzaga has averaged 7.1 steals per game (466 steals/66 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Gonzaga has 199 steals this season — 4th most among West Coast Conference Teams

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,774 points/1,578 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (4,426 points/4,029 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (4,426 points/4,029 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Purdue has allowed an average of 1.02 points per shot (2,010 points/1,969 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.11


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