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North Florida @ No. 2 Gonzaga

What to Know

The #2 Gonzaga Bulldogs and the North Florida Ospreys will face off at 9 p.m. ET November 7th at McCarthey Athletic Center to kick off their 2022 seasons. Gonzaga was 28-4 last season and made it as far as the Sweet Sixteen before being knocked out by the Arkansas Razorbacks 74-68. Meanwhile, North Florida struggled last year, ending up 11-20.

Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Bulldogs were sixth best in blocked shots per game, finishing the 2021-2022 season with 5.8 on average. North Florida was not quite as good, but they were no chumps, either: they ranked 27th in college basketball in blocked shots per game, closing the year with 4.8 on average (top 8%). Points in the paint might be hard to come by.

Gonzaga is the favorite in this one, with an expected 28.5-point margin of victory. But these early season matchups can go either way as both teams get back into playing shape.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: McCarthey Athletic Center -- Spokane, Washington
  • TV: ROOT Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $289.00

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 28.5-point favorite against the Ospreys, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 28.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.