McNeese State vs Gonzaga Picks and Prediction – 3/21/2024

The Gonzaga Zags are the #5 seed in the Midwest Region and will take on the #12 seeded McNeese State Cowboys. The Cowboys got the invite to the big dance after they won the Southland Conference. McNeese State went 30-3 on the year and finished the season riding an eleven game wins streak. The Cowboys play very aggressive and are 3rd best in the nation averaging 10.2 steals per game. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The McNeese State Cowboys beat Nicholls in their last game 92-76. Shahada Wells led the Cowboys in the win with 27 points scored. Christian Shumate added 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Wells leads McNeese State on the season with an average of 17.8 points scored per game. 

The Gonzaga Zags were knocked off by St. Mary's in the West Coast Conference Championship. The Zags finished the season with a 25-7 record. Gonzaga has won nine of their last ten games. The Zags are shooting 51.6% from the field which is 2nd best in the country. 

The Gonzaga Zags have four players who are averaging double digit points scored per game. Anton Watson led Gonzaga in their last game with 18 points. Ryan Nembhard added 13 points and 11 assists in the loss. Graham Ike leads the Zags on the season with an average of 16.5 points scored per game.