Tomás Yelmini
NCAA college basketball has a big game this weekend, as Alabama vs Gonzaga will face each other on Saturday, Dec. 17.
The locals are coming off four straight wins and host the Bulldogs, who have not been doing badly this season.
At JefeBet we tell you the highlights, how they arrive, predictions and odds of Alabama Crimson Tide vs Gonzaga Bulldogs.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Gonzaga Bulldogs College Basketball Game on December 17, 2022
- Where: Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama.
- When: Saturday, December 17, 2022, 1:00 PM E.T.
Betting on the Alabama Crimson Tide
- Preseason Record: 9-1
- Spread: -2 (-110)
- Moneyline: -130
- Over/Under (159): Over (-110) / Under (-110)
Alabama has had a formidable campaign so far. Of the last five games, they fell in only one (82-67 at home to UConn Huskies on 11/25), and the last win was this week by a close 91-88 win over Memphis Tigers.
The only concern at the moment for the Alabama team is the status of guard Nimari Burnett, who will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a wrist injury.
Nate Oats, the team’s head coach, fielded Jades Bradley against Memphis, and his performance put the coach at ease. If we talk about offense, the top scorer is Brandon Miller, with 18.5 points per game, but he is also the best rebounder, with an average of 8.4 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jahvon Quinerly stands out in assists, with an average of 4.1.
Betting on the Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Preseason Record: 8-3
- Spread: +2 (-110)
- Moneyline: +110
- Over/Under (159): Over (-110) / Under (-110)
Gonzaga’s campaign is also very good, as their 8-3 record puts them second in the West Coast Conference. In their last five games, they only lost to Baylor Bears 64-63 at home, and their last victory was against Northern Illinois Huskies 88-67, also at home.
Drew Timme, who scored 26 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out three assists, was a standout in that victory. Another high point was the performance of Ben Gregg, a star who continues to be on the rise and who had 18 points, seven rebounds and three steals in only 17 minutes of play.
If there is something that worries after that game, it is the image left in the first half, as the team was somewhat lackadaisical. In fact, the first half ended 36-30, while the second, when they “woke up”, ended 52-37.
JefeBet Prediction
Alabama’s victory this week, while laborious, was no small feat, as it snapped the Tigers’ streak of six consecutive wins. On the other hand, it was worrying how sleepy the Bulldogs entered the field, and if they don’t want to suffer on Saturday, they will have to change their attitude.
Therefore, and despite being local, in JefeBet we believe that the victory will be for Alabama Crimson Tide.
Prediction: Alabama wins by more than 10 points.
