The UConn Huskies and Gonzaga Bulldogs face off on Friday in a big time college basketball showdown at Climate Pledge Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free UConn vs Gonzaga prediction.

Another Big Test for UConn

UConn has played a tough schedule to start the season and the only slip up cme against the Kansas Jayhawks. In the last game against Arkansas Pine Bluff, they played well putting up 101 points and that was enough for the blowout victory. Alex Karaban had a strong game putting up 26 points, seven rebounds and three assisists. UConn on the season is averaging 87.4 points while their defense is giving up 63.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Tristen Newton is averaging 17 points while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from behind the three point line. 

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Gonzaga has Had a Couple of Disappointing Slip Ups

Gonzaga two games ago against Washington scored 73 points but the defense gave up 78 points and they ended up winning by five points. In the last game against Mississippi Valley State, Gonzaga was able to secure the 78-40 victory. Braden Huff finished with 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Gonzaga on the season is averaging 84.9 points while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. In this game if Gonzaga wants to find the success, the defense is going to need to step up. 

UConn vs Gonzaga Betting Prediction

Remember a few games ago when Gonzaga was beaten by Washington? Well I do, and you should too. UConn is averaging 87.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the Gonzaga defense. UConn’s offense is going to put on another show here and that is going to be the difference as UConn is going to get the job done. Back UConn against the spread here.