Gonzaga vs UCLA Prediction 12/13/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Gonzaga vs UCLA prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 13th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 9-1 this season after they defeated North Florida by a score of 109-58 in their last game. Gonzaga led 53-28 at halftime and scored 56 points in the second half to roll to an easy victory. The Bulldogs shot 61% from the field, 56% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Braden Huff led Gonzaga with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Tyon Grant-Foster added 19 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Gonzaga defeated Kentucky by a score of 94-59, but lost to Michigan by a score of 101-61 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 92.9 points per game with 44.8 rebounds and 20.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.3 points against per game this season. Braden Huff is averaging 17.0 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Graham Ike is averaging 16.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Gonzaga is shooting 52.2% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season. 

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 7-2 this year after they defeated Oregon by a score of 74-63 in their last game. UCLA led 44-31 at halftime, but they were outscored 32-30 in the second half in the win. The Bruins shot 44% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 86% on free throws in the game. Eric Dailey Jr led UCLA with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Tyler Bilodeau added 14 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UCLA defeated Washington by a score of 82-80, but did lose to Cal by a score of 80-72 before that. The Bruins have scored 77.2 points per game with 34.2 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.0 points against per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 15.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Skyy Clark is averaging 12.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Bruins. UCLA is shooting 48.1% from the field, 72.0% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win

• Gonzaga has won each of its last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• UCLA has lost each of its last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Gonzaga has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games.

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won 28 of its last 35 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Gonzaga has lost each of its last three games at Climate Pledge Arena.
• UCLA has won the first half in 16 of its last 18 games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Gonzaga’s last seven games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Each of UCLA’s last five night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (35.7).
• Gonzaga ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+27.6).
• UCLA ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (65.0).
• UCLA ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.7).

Gonzaga vs UCLA Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup ranked in the top 25, but Gonzaga is #8 and they are 9-1 to start the year. The Bulldogs have an ugly loss to Michigan, but they bounced back from that loss with a dominant win against Kentucky. Gonzaga is shooting 52% from the field and they have scored at least 94 points in four of their last five. UCLA picked up a bad loss to Cal and barely got by Washington, but did get a nice win over Oregon last time out. The Bruins are shooting 48% from the field, but they have allowed at least 80 points in two of their last three. I think Gonzaga is the way better offensive team and I like them to cover here.