Gonzaga Bulldogs at Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
16 November 2022
With a record of 2-0 to start the season, the Gonzaga Bulldogs come in as favorites tonight. They'll face the Texas Longhorns in Moody Center, and this game is definitely worth watching.
At the moment, the Bulldogs are ranked No.2 in the country. In order to keep this spot, they'll need to get a win over the Longhorns. If not, they might slide in the college basketball rankings.
The Texas Longhorns are ranked 11th in the country and also have a 2-0 record. Both of their games have been at home this season as well. Getting another chance to play at home, the Longhorns look to hand Gonzaga their first loss.
This won't be an easy task, especially with how Gonzaga has played. Still, that won't stop the Longhorns from putting up a fight.
Gonzaga Bulldogs: Drew Timme will look to lead his team again
One player that fans should keep an eye on tonight is Drew Timme of the Gonzaga Bulldogs. This season, Timme has averaged 22 points per game, leading the team.
He also leads the team in rebounds per game (7.5) and assists per game (3.0). His recent performances have been the main reason why Gonzaga keeps winning.
The Bulldogs are coming off a close 64-63 win over the Michigan State Spartans. Michigan State was a true test for the Bulldogs' offense, which found a way to win. Prior to that, they played the University of North Florida and won 104-63.
As a team, the Bulldogs put up 84 points per game while allowing just 63. In our opinion, they're the best team in college basketball.
Texas Longhorns: Defense is the key to a Longhorns win
For the Longhorns to win this game, they'll need to rely on their hard-nosed defense. However, there is a big problem coming into this game.
Sure, the Longhorns are 2-0 to start the season but look at their level of competition. So far, they've faced Houston Christian and UTEP, but neither of these teams is of Gonzaga's caliber.
To start the season, the Texas Longhorns are averaging 77 points per game, which is pretty good. On defense, they're allowing just 44 points per game which is even better.
The problem is they haven't faced a team like Gonzaga yet. You should also keep in mind that their leading scorer, Tyrese Hunter, averages just 14 points per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Pick
Although the Longhorns' defense looks good on the surface, it's not as impressive as one may think. They've done well to start the season but have yet to face actual competition. Because of this, we can't take them over the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Gonzaga has at least faced teams like Michigan State, a strong NCAAM team. They found a way to beat them, and they'll find a way to beat the Longhorns. They also only need to cover a single point, so it's not a tough task.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Gonzaga Bulldogs -1, OVER
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