Purdue vs. Gonzaga Prediction & College Basketball Picks for 11/20

NCAA Best Bet Today #1: ⭐ Gonzaga +5 (-110) at FanDuel

This Maui Invitational quarterfinal contest is a rematch from when the two teams faced off a year ago. Purdue won that game going away, 84-66 to establish itself as one of the top teams in the country. Purdue's main core is back with Zach Edey, the leading candidate for numerous national player of the year awards, and its stable of guards returns with more experience. 

But we're going to back Gonzaga in what should be a closer matchup between the two. We like Gonzaga +5 (-110) at FanDuel. The Bulldogs made two key additions in the transfer portal, including point guard Creighton's Ryan Nembhard and former Mountain West Player of the Year, Graham Ike from Wyoming. Both were efficient in Gonzaga's opening-season win over Yale, with Nembhard recording 16 points and seven assists and Ike adding 11 points on 4 of 6 shooting. 

Another key addition to the rotation for Gonzaga is forward Braden Huff. The four-star recruit was Mr. Basketball in Illinois but redshirted last season for the Bulldogs. He's been an efficient scorer off the bench, with 19 points 7 of 10 shooting against Yale before going for 23 points on 11 of 14 shooting versus Eastern Oregon. Huff's ability to score inside and stretch defenses beyond the arc should help Gonzaga's offense against Purdue. 

We're going to take the Bulldogs to cover in a game they could win thanks to their new pieces. It should also help the Gonzaga frontcourt players that faced Edey a year ago who will now have that familiarity with facing the 7-3 center. 

Betting Pick: Gonzaga +5 (-110) at FanDuel

NCAA Best Bet Today #2: ⭐ Over 154.5 (-110) at BetMGM

Points will be scored in this one. Both Gonzaga and Purdue feature two of the best offenses in the country, so it's only natural we target the over in this contest. 

We like Gonzaga-Purdue Over 154.5 (-110) at BetMGM. Purdue ranks first in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency rating, while Gonzaga is third. Purdue has scored 83, 87 and 98 points in its three games, while Gonzaga went off for 86 points against Yale before putting up 123 points in the win over Eastern Oregon. 

This game should also be played at a faster pace. Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembard puts pressure on opposing defenses with his ability to push the ball up in transition and can find shooters spotting up. Purdue also has the luxury of finding the 7-3 Zach Edey inside for easy scores. The Boilermakers rank 12th in the country in effective field goal percentage (62.3%), while Gonaaga is 13th (62.4%). Purdue also has the shooters to complement Edey's inside presence. The Boilermakers are fourth in the nation in 3-point percentage (46%). 

All signs point to a high-scoring contest between Gonzaga and Purdue. Take the over and enjoy watching these two offenses.

Betting Pick: Over 154.5 (-110) at BetMGM

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