Montana vs. Gonzaga Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, and Picks - December 20 | 2022-23 NCAA Basketball Season
The nationally ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs will play host to the Montana Grizzlies in the final game before their respective Christmas breaks. Both teams enter this game on a nice little winning streak.
For Gonzaga, they took down #10 Alabama last time out to push their streak to four games. The Grizzlies took down Prairie View to make it three in a row for them. Both squads are rolling, but only one can come out on top tonight. Let's see who's better poised to do so.
Montana vs. Gonzaga Betting Odds
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Montana vs. Gonzaga Match Details
Fixture: Montana Grizzlies @ Gonzaga Bulldogs
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 20, 9:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center
Montana vs. Gonzaga Key Stats
Gonzaga is the more talented team and plays at a much higher pace. The Bulldogs rank 35th in possessions per game, while the Grizzlies are 341st. If Gonzaga dictates the tempo, which they should be able to do, it will be a long day for MT.
Gonzaga's tempo is a major factor in their offense, scoring the 26th most points per game with 82.3. They're led by forward Drew Timme, one of the best players in the nation. He averages 21.3 points per game while shooting 62.6% from the field. He also averages 8.1 rebounds per game. However, one way to slow him down is to get him to the free-throw line as he only shoots 61.0% from the charity stripe.
The Grizzlies have struggled on the road this season, getting off to a 1-4 start. Contrast that to Gonzaga, who are 5-0 at home this year. None of the Grizzlies' road games have come against an opponent nearly as tough as Gonzaga.
Montana vs. Gonzaga Betting Prediction
The Grizzlies' winning streak should end tonight. Gonzaga is flat-out better and on their home court where they have been dominant for years. The Bulldogs will push the pace, get buckets, and overwhelm the Grizzlies early on their way to an easy victory. Unless they start coasting too early, expect Gonzaga to cover the spread even though it is such a lofty number.
Prediction: Gonzaga -23.5 (-110)
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