Washington vs Gonzaga Prediction, Preview, Odds & Picks, Dec. 9
Gonzaga coach Mark Few has put together a difficult non-conference schedule featuring the likes of Kentucky, Michigan State, and Texas. The last thing the Bulldogs needed was the effort they got in their previous game. Gonzaga needed to close the game on an 11-0 run to score a seven-point win over Kent State.
Despite a 7-2 start, Washington hasn’t proven anything. The Huskies’ best two wins are over middling Colorado and an overtime win over Gonzaga’s WCC rival Saint Mary’s.
Let’s check the latest college basketball odds, stats, injury reports and college basketball lines for Washington vs Gonzaga. We’ve plenty of NCAA basketball odds for you to consider.
The Huskies Have Yet to Capture a True Road Game
Washington has been an OK team when it comes to college basketball spreads. The Huskies are 5-4 against the spread and have also seen the total go over in five of their nine games. Washington will also have a challenging task ahead of them against Gonzaga.
The Bulldogs have won 69 straight games at McCarthey Athletic Center. Washington will need to lean on its defense, which has been solid this year. The Huskies have held their opponents to 26.1% shooting from the perimeter, which ranks 12th nationally.
Washington has been mostly just average on offense. The Huskies score 70.1 points per game and shoot 44.4% from the field. Keion Brooks leads Washington in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game.
Gonzaga Takes on all Comers
The reality of people who follow scores and odds means Gonzaga will seldom get the respect it deserves. People become so fixated on the Bulldogs playing in the WCC that they miss Gonzaga’s challenges in non-conference competitions. The Bulldogs have already played Michigan State, Kentucky, Baylor, and Purdue.
Through that stretch, Gonzaga has survived with a 6-3 record, but the Bulldogs haven’t been a good team against the spread. Gonzaga is 2-7 against the spread but has seen the over hit in five of its nine games. The Bulldogs are once again led by Drew Timme.
Timme averages 19.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for Gonzaga. Julian Strawther (13.7 points per game) and Rasir Bolton (11.7) have also averaged double figures for the Bulldogs. Gonzaga averages 80.2 points per game on 49.3 percent shooting from the field.
Washington vs Gonzaga Injuries
Gonzaga and Washington have met regularly for a series between schools based in the Pacific Northwest. The Bulldogs have won six consecutive meetings to take a 14-8 all-time lead in the series. Washington hasn’t beaten Gonzaga since 2008. The Bulldogs won the last meeting, where both teams were ranked in the top 25, 83-76 at Washington.
Las Vegas odds show that the last four games between these teams have produced 159 or more points.
Washington vs Gonzaga Name Game Information
- Game: Washington (7-2) vs Gonzaga (6-3)
- Location: McCarthey Atheltic Center
- Day/Time: Friday, Dec 9, 9 p.m.
- Washington vs Gonzaga Live Stream: TBS.com
Washington vs Gonzaga Name Betting Lines
Washington vs Gonzaga Picks & Prediction
Gonzaga is once again a good basketball team, but the Bulldogs aren’t the caliber of team they have had for the past few seasons. Gonzaga has had a hard time putting up points like they did last season. While the Bulldogs should pile up plenty of points this season, they won’t close out teams as they did in years past.
Gonzaga will win but won’t cover the spread in a high-scoring game.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are listed at -1720 in our Vegas NCAAB lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Bulldogs, you have a chance to win $6. The Washington Huskies are +930, offering a chance to win $930 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Gonzaga Bulldogs a 94.51% chance to win, with Washington Huskies at 9.71%.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
