Fairleigh Dickinson vs Gonzaga 3/21/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are set to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament as they will meet at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights entered the tournament as a 16th seed with a 21-13 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after beating Prairie View in the First Four round, 82-76. Darnell Edge led the way for the Knights with 33 points as he connected on 7 of his 9 three-point attempts. Jahlil Jenkins was able to contribute 22 points and 6 assists in the win for Fairleigh Dickinson.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs enter the NCAA Tournament as a 1-seed with a 30-3 record, and they will be looking to rebound after losing in the WCC championship to the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 60-47. Brandon Clarke led the way for the Gonzaga Bulldogs with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Zach Norvell Jr. struggled to score in the loss for the Bulldogs as he went 1 for 11 from the field as well as racked up 4 fouls. Darnell Edge is the leading scorer for the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights as the senior guard is averaging 16.4 PPG. Kaleb Bishop is the leading rebounder for Greg Herenda and company as the junior forward is averaging 6.3 RPG. Jahlil Jenkins is the leading assists guy for the Knights as the sophomore guard is averaging 4.5 APG. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are shooting 47.8% from the field this season while connecting on 40.3% of their three-point attempts.
Rui Hachimura is the leading scorer for the Gonzaga Bulldogs as the junior forward is averaging 20.1 PPG. Brandon Clarke is the leading rebounder for Mark Few and company as the junior forward is contributing 8.4 RPG. Josh Perkins is the leading assists guy for the Bulldogs as the senior guard is averaging 6.4 APG. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 53.2% from the field this season while connecting on 36.5% of their three-point attempts.
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This Fairleigh Dickinson team can score the ball, and normally would be a team I’d back in this situation but after the Gonzaga dud in the WCC championship, I expect 110%. While Fairleigh Dickinson has solid guard play, they aren’t as solid in the frontcourt which spells trouble for the Knights as Gonzaga lives in the paint with Hachimura and Clarke. We saw Jenkins get to the rim at will in the First Four round, but Brandon Clarke is one of the top shot blockers in the country and won’t make it as easy for the Knights. Gonzaga is just too deep and talented for any mid-major to give them a scare. Final Score Prediction, Gonzaga Bulldogs win and covers ATS 85-55.
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