PREMIUM
*10* NCAAB Coach's Clinic
(NCAAB) Gonzaga vs. Duke,
Point Spread: 3.00 | -110.00 Gonzaga (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 3.00 | -110.00 Gonzaga (Away)
Result: Loss
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have never been to the Final Four, but it's looking like this could be their year. First they will have to get past Duke, who narrowly escaped with a 63-57 win over Utah on Friday. I don't think Gonzaga gets enough credit for their 35-2 record, and Duke might be in trouble against this team.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Previous History - The knock on Gonzaga has always been that they play in a weaker conference, but they haven't just been padding their stats against inferior opponents. On the contrary, they are 20-7-2 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
2. Experience - Duke has a lineup full of talented freshmen, but the Bulldogs backcourt of Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell Jr. should use their experience to their advantage.
3. X-Factor - Gonzaga leads the nation in field goal percentage (.524), and they hit better than 40% from beyond the arc. That kind of sharp shooting is tough to beat, even for a team like Duke.
Selection: This is a play on the Gonzaga Bulldogs (10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Previous History - The knock on Gonzaga has always been that they play in a weaker conference, but they haven't just been padding their stats against inferior opponents. On the contrary, they are 20-7-2 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
2. Experience - Duke has a lineup full of talented freshmen, but the Bulldogs backcourt of Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell Jr. should use their experience to their advantage.
3. X-Factor - Gonzaga leads the nation in field goal percentage (.524), and they hit better than 40% from beyond the arc. That kind of sharp shooting is tough to beat, even for a team like Duke.
Selection: This is a play on the Gonzaga Bulldogs (10*)