Mississippi Valley State vs Gonzaga Picks and Prediction – 12/12/2023

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils continue a road trip Monday with a game in Washington against the number 7 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs. Mississippi Valley State is one of the worst teams in the country winless through nine games played following a terrible 35 point loss in their last game. Offensively the Delta Devils are one of the worst teams in the nation averaging just 49.7 points on 35.5% shooting. Defensively Mississippi Valley State has been unable to stop anyone allowing 83 points per game this year. For other college basketball plays see our College Basketball Picks.

Rayquan Brown has led Mississippi Valley State this season averaging 15.3 points and 4.5 assists per game. Arecko Gipson averages 9.6 points and Danny Washington chips in 3.7 points per game. Donovan Sanders is second on the roster averaging 10.7 points and a team high 2.1 assists.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are the number 7 ranked team in the nation with seven wins through nine games played following a five point loss against Washington in their last outing. Offensively Gonzaga has been dominant averaging 85.7 points on 50.2% shooting but scored 73 and their loss to Washington. Defensively the Bulldogs have been solid as well holding teams to just over 68 points but gave up 78 in their most recent loss.

Defensively Gonzaga had issues against Washington giving up 78 points on 45.5% shooting from the floor. Offensively Gonzaga had one of their worst games in recent memory scoring just 73 points including only 25 in the second half after turning the ball over 12 times in the game. Graham Ike led the way for Gonzaga with 18 points on 14 shots.