Gonzaga Bulldogs defeat Purdue Boilermakers 78-72: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · Purdue Boilermakers 72, Gonzaga Bulldogs 78
The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat the Purdue Boilermakers 78-72 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena, a neutral site. The Gonzaga Bulldogs covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 153.5, with 150 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs final score and game recap
The Gonzaga Bulldogs led 36-33 at halftime. They outscored the Purdue Boilermakers 42-39 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Daniel Jacobsen (Purdue Boilermakers): 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists.
- C.J. Cox (Purdue Boilermakers): 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Davis Fogle (Gonzaga Bulldogs): 22 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Xaivian Lee (Gonzaga Bulldogs): 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Purdue Boilermakers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs?
The Gonzaga Bulldogs covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites, winning by 6 points.
The spread opened at Purdue Boilermakers -5 and closed at Gonzaga Bulldogs -5.5. AiQ's pick was the Purdue Boilermakers -5.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Purdue Boilermakers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 150 points combined against a closing total of 153.5, under by 3.5. 69 of the 150 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 155 and closed at 153.5. AiQ's pick was the under 153.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Purdue Boilermakers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win at +200, a win (+$200 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Purdue Boilermakers -5.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 153.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the total and wrong on the spread.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Gonzaga Bulldogs won the first half, paying -195.
- First-half total 73.5: the under, paying -120, with 69 points scored.
- Purdue Boilermakers team total 74.5: the under, paying -120, with 72 scored.
- Gonzaga Bulldogs team total 79.5: the under, paying -105, with 78 scored.
- First-half spread: Gonzaga Bulldogs -2.5 covered, paying -115.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Purdue Boilermakers at +198 and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at -245. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Gonzaga Bulldogs a 68% favorite. The Gonzaga Bulldogs won as the favorite at -245: $40.82 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the price before the game was -245: priced below fair (−3.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Gonzaga Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 155 to 153.5, and the game went under.
Purdue Boilermakers and Gonzaga Bulldogs betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Purdue Boilermakers 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Gonzaga Bulldogs 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Purdue Boilermakers and Gonzaga Bulldogs?
Next for the Purdue Boilermakers: the Valparaiso Beacons at home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Gonzaga Bulldogs: the New Mexico State Aggies at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.