Gonzaga vs San Diego Prediction Basketball Picks 1-6-24

The San Diego Toreros and Gonzaga Bulldogs face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free San Diego vs Gonzaga prediction.

Can San Diego Pull the Upset?

Not often do you think San Diego has a chance to beat Gonzaga, but maybe this is the year it could actually happen. San Diego sits with a 10-6 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the last game. San Diego faced off against St. Mary’s and the defense gave up 81 points on the way to defeat. Deuce Turner had a strong game putting up 34 points, two assists, and one rebound. San Diego on the season is averaging 72.7 points while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. Duece Turner has been the top player for San Diego averaging 15.2 points while shooting 43 percent from the field. 

Is it a Down year for Gonzaga? 

It’s hard to imagine that Gonzaga will be getting a one seed with the way they have played during non-conference play. Gonzaga currently sits with a 10-4 record overall in the WCC standings. Gonzaga’s last game came against Pepperdine and they were able to secure the 86-60 victory. Gonzaga on the season is averaging 83.7 points while their defense is giving up 67.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 27th and the offense is going to need to run up the score here. Graham Ike is averaging 14.7 points while shooting 60.9 percent from the field. This is a game that San Diego needs to make another statement in. 

San Diego vs Gonzaga Betting Prediction 

Gonzaga looked dominant in the last game and they are going to have no problem in this game. San Diego’s defense is giving up 72.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. San Diego is going to really struggle to score against the Gonzaga defense and that is going to be the difference here as Gonzaga is going to get the job done. Back Gonzaga against the spread.