The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (4-5) take on the No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-1) on Tuesday at McCarthey Athletic Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Golden Lions covered as 27.5-point road underdogs, and the Over (158.5) easily cleared, in their 107-86 loss to No. 22 Oklahoma on Thursday. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost 4 of its last 5 games, with all 4 losses being by at least 18 points.
The Bulldogs defeated USC 89-76 on Saturday to cover as 3.5-point favorites, and the Over (152.5) connected. Gonzaga is on a 4-game winning streak and only 1 of those wins was by fewer than 13 points. Entering Tuesday’s matchup, the Bulldogs are the No. 8-ranked team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Gonzaga odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Arkansas-Pine Bluff +3500 (bet $100 to win $3,500) | Gonzaga -50000 (bet $50,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Arkansas-Pine Bluff +33.5 (-115) | Gonzaga -33.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Gonzaga picks and predictions
Prediction
Gonzaga 106, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 65
Moneyline
There is never a scenario where wagering on a team at -50000 odds is worth the risk, so you can AVOID the moneyline altogether in this contest.
Against the spread
GONZAGA -33.5 (-105) is the play in this matchup as the Bulldogs return home after beating USC in Las Vegas. It is F Anton Watson who leads the Bulldogs in points (14.7), rebounds (8.3), steals (1.3), and blocks (0.6) per game this season.
While Gonzaga is 1-1 ATS at home, Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 2-3 ATS on the road this season.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 166.5 (-110).
Both of these teams average 85 or more points per game, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s defense is surrendering 83.5 PPG. Gonzaga is among the best shooting teams in the country, with an effective field goal percentage of .594 (49th in the nation) and a 3-point percentage of 47.22 (20th).
The Over has hit in all 6 Golden Lions games that have been on the board this season. With Arkansas-Pine Bluff being woeful on the defensive end, Gonzaga should clear 100 points to help achieve the Over.
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