Thus far in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Purdue Boilermakers are showing a dominant pose. Consider Purdue had easy wins and payouts over the Grambling Tigers and the Utah State Aggies. But on Friday night, the Boilermakers will be stepping up in competition. Purdue has a College Basketball lines matchup against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Gonzaga has been a disappointing favorite in recent years. However, the Bulldogs are thriving as a team that was overlooked by the masses. The Zags are coming off an impressive win over shorthanded Kansas.
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen Round – Detroit Regional
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 29, 2024 |
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| Location: | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| 2024 National Championship SBG Odds: | Click Here |
Detroit Regional
Gonzaga vs Purdue, 7:39 p.m. ET Betting Information
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Gonzaga | +5 -110 | 154½ -110 | +190 | |
| Purdue | -5 -110 | 154½ -110 | -235 | |
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Creighton vs Tennessee, 10:09 p.m. ET Betting Information
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Creighton | +3 -110 | 143½ -110 | +135 | |
| Tennessee | -3 -110 | 143½ -110 | -160 | |
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Gonzaga vs. Purdue
Overall, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are 24-6 straight up, 14-15 against the spread, and 14-15 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Gonzaga has national metrics of 6th for scoring offense, 2nd for field goal percentage, 124th for 3-point field goal percentage, 164th for free throw percentage, and 23rd for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Gonzaga is 86th for scoring defense, 15th for field goal percentage permitted, 143d for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 26th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Gonzaga has covered five of its previous six games. Gonzaga has gone over the total in five of its last seven outings. First among Gonzaga’s scores is F Graham Ike, with 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
Overall, the Purdue Boilermakers are 28-3 straight up, 17-13-1 against the March Madness lines spread, and 21-10 over/under the total. Purdue has national metrics of 11th for scoring offense, 16th for field goal percentage, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 166th for free throw percentage, and 9th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Purdue is 126th for scoring defense, 65th for field goal percentage permitted, 86th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 5th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Purdue has covered four of its previous 11 games. Purdue has gone over the NCAA Tournament odds total in six of its last nine outings. First among Purdue scorers is Zach Edey, with 24.4 points and 11.7 rebounds per game.
Creighton vs. Tennessee
Overall, the Creighton Bluejays are 23-8 straight up, 17-14 against the spread, and 15-16 over/under the total. Creighton has national metrics of 34th for scoring offense, 18th for field goal percentage, 54th for 3-point field goal percentage, 19th for free throw percentage, and 43rd for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Creighton is 100th for scoring defense, 73rd for field goal percentage permitted, 111th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 150th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Creighton has covered nine of its previous 11 games. Creighton has gone over the total in four of its last six outings. First among Creighton scorers is G Baylor Scheierman, with 18.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
Overall, the Tennessee Volunteers are 24-7 straight up, 16-14-1 against the spread, and 16-14 over/under the total. Tennessee has national metrics of 43rd for scoring offense, 167th for field goal percentage, 153rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 70th for free throw percentage, and 25th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Tennessee is 65th for scoring defense, 3rd for field goal percentage permitted, 51st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 241st for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Tennessee has covered five of its previous eight games. Tennessee has gone under the total in eight of its last ten outings. First among Tennessee scorers is G Dalton Knecht, with 21.1 points per game.