Gonzaga vs Georgia Prediction 3/20/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Georgia (20-12) vs. Gonzaga (25-8)
March 20, 2025 4:35 pm EDT
The Line: Gonzaga -7; Over/Under: 150.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Gonzaga vs Georgia prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 20th at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 25-8 (14-4) this year after they defeated St. Mary’s by a score of 58-51 in the WCC Conference Tournament Final. Gonzaga led 33-31 at halftime and held St. Mary’s to just 20 points in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs shot 41.3% from the field, 6.7% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Braden Huff led Gonzaga with 18 points and four rebounds, while Khalif Battle added 14 points and five steals in the game.

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs defeated San Francisco in back-to-back games by scores of 85-76 and 95-75. Gonzaga has won four games in a row and they finished second in the WCC standings with a 14-4 record. The Bulldogs were tested in the non-conference part of their schedule, as they have wins over Baylor, San Diego State, and Indiana while picking up close losses to Kentucky, UConn, and UCLA. Gonzaga has scored 86.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 19.7 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 17.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Khalif Battle is averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this season. Gonzaga is shooting 50% from the field, 80.1% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this year.

Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs are 20-12 (8-10) this season after they lost to Oklahoma by a score of 81-75 in their last game. Georgia trailed 43-39 at halftime and allowed 38 more points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 44.4% from the field, 35.7% on three-pointers, and 56.3% on free throws in the game. Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia with 24 points and three rebounds, while Asa Newell added 21 points and 17 rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 79-68 and South Carolina by a score of 73-64. Georgia has won four of their last five games and they finished tied for ninth in the SEC standings with an 8-10 record. Georgia has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Asa Newell is averaging 15.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game, while Silas Demary Jr. is averaging 13.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Georgia is shooting 46.4% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this season.

Why Gonzaga will beat Georgia

Gonzaga has won 24 of its last 25 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Georgia has lost 14 of its last 15 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
Gonzaga has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

Each of Gonzaga’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue has produced a total of 151+ points.
Each of Georgia’s last four day games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.9).
Gonzaga ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (2.05).
Georgia ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
Georgia ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.3%).

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