half time report
Only half a game remains between Gonzaga and the victory they were expected to get this afternoon. They quickly jumped out to a 39-31 lead against West Virginia.
Gonzaga enters the game on a five-game winning streak and is only halfway through the game. Will they win six games or will West Virginia step up and screw it up? You’ll find out soon.
Who’s playing
West Virginia Mountaineers @ Gonzaga Bulldogs
Current record: West Virginia 3-1, Gonzaga 5-0
How to watch
What you need to know
Mountaineers fans had better hope their team plays a pretty good game on Wednesday. Because the odds are clearly against them. They will face the Gonzaga Bulldogs at 2:30 p.m. ET at Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. There is no doubt that the Mountaineers are hoping to end a 10-game losing streak on the road that dates back to last season.
Last Wednesday, West Virginia took full control and defeated Iona State 86-43. With this win, the Mountaineers raised their average to 77.5 points per game.
Among the players leading the way was Javon Small, who had 23 points, five assists, and five rebounds. This was a nice turnaround after struggling to find his footing two weeks ago against Pittsburgh. Another player who made a difference was Tucker DeVries, who scored 13 points along with three steals and three blocks.
Meanwhile, Gonzaga enters the tilt on a four-game winning streak against LBSU on Wednesday, but will enter its next game on a five-game winning streak. There was no stopping them as they easily defeated Beach 84-41. The Bulldogs have a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, winning three games this season by more than 38 points.
Gonzaga University’s win was the result of some impressive offensive performances. Most notable was Graham Icke, who scored 15 points along with five rebounds. Additionally, Ike also shot 50% from 3-point range, his highest since January. Ryan Nembhard was another key player with 10 points and seven assists.
Gonzaga smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. This strong performance is nothing new for the team, which has now recorded at least 10 offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
West Virginia’s win improved their record to 3 wins and 1 loss. For Gonzaga University, the win improved their record to 5-0.
Pay attention to the arc in Wednesday’s game. West Virginia is averaging 10.8 threes per game this season, making deep shots look easy. However, Gonzaga is averaging 9 points per game, so it’s not like they’re struggling in that department. Given these competing strengths, it will be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Gonzaga University and West Virginia University delighted fans and bettors alike by winning their last contest and covering the spread. This game is promising for Gonzaga as the team has a 15.5 point advantage. They will be favorites to win this contest for the sixth year in a row (so far they are 4-1 against the spread).
odds
Gonzaga is a 15.5-point favorite against West Virginia, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good feeling about the line for this game, as the Bulldogs opened the game as 14.5 point favorites.
The over-under is 156 points.
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Series history
Gonzaga has won both games it has played against West Virginia in the past seven years.
December 2, 2020 – Gonzaga 87 vs. West Virginia 82 March 23, 2017 – Gonzaga 61 vs. West Virginia 58
