Gonzaga vs. McNeese State Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2024 NCAA Tournament

Gonzaga vs. McNeese State Odds

The 2024 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Gonzaga will take on McNeese State in Round 1 of the Midwest region. Here's everything you need to know about Gonzaga vs. McNeese State odds, spread and more.

Gonzaga opened as a 6.5-point favorite over McNeese State in the first round off the NCAA Tournament, with the total set at over/under 145.5 points scored by both teams combined.

Find out how 5-seeded Gonzaga and 12-seeded McNeese State matchup statistically ahead of their opening round matchup.

Gonzaga vs. McNeese State Analysis

The McNeese Cowboys might be the best “underrated” team in the country. Head coach Will Wade has an absolutely loaded team out of the Southland Conference. They ranked 60th in KenPom as the numbers love a team that can hit threes and not turn the ball over.

Gonzaga has atrocious 3-point defense — bad news against a Cowboys team that shoots over 39% from deep. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, shoot a little over 35% from deep but don’t take as many shots from outside.

Now, McNeese allows a considerable number of 3-point chances, so the Bulldogs have a chance if they take – and make – their open looks. However, Gonzaga may have the worst draw out of all of the 5-seeds in the entire bracket because Shahada Wells and McNeese are going to be a problem.

–D.J. James

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