Gonzaga vs Kentucky Prediction 12-7-24 College Basketball Picks

The Kentucky Wildcats and Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Gonzaga vs Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a Gonzaga vs Kentucky Pick.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats beat Georgia State, lost to Clemson, and they play Colgate, Louisville, and Ohio State next. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 93 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 37.6 percent shooting. Otega Oweh is averaging 16 points and 4 rebounds, while Koby Brea is averaging 16 points and 4.4 rebounds. Lamont Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Jaxson Robinson is dishing 1.4 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 25.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Indiana and Davidson, and they play UCONN, Nicholls and Bucknell next. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 90.5 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 66.3 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Graham Ike is averaging 13.8 points and 0.9 assists, while Khalif Battle is averaging 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. Braden Huff is the third double-digit scorer and Nolan Hickman is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free throw line. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are allowing 24.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win

• Gonzaga has won seven of its last eight games.
• Kentucky has lost nine of its last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.

Gonzaga vs Kentucky Prediction

I considered the Kentucky Wildcats and the points because you’re not going to get this team as decent-sized underdogs often. There’s too much talent. The problem is Kentucky is also still young and can be overwhelmed in a spot like this on the road. We’ve seen the Gonzaga Bulldogs absolutely tear apart teams on the West Coast over the years. Just ask Baylor earlier in the season. I’d need more points to truly consider Kentucky. Give me Gonzaga and a reasonable number.