Gonzaga (7-2) vs. Connecticut (7-3)
December 14, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Connecticut +1.5; Over/Under: +151.5
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs and UConn Huskies meet Saturday in college basketball action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a UConn vs Gonzaga Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Gonzaga Pick.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Davidson, lost to Kentucky, and they play Nicholls, Bucknell and UCLA next. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 90.2 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Graham Ike is averaging 15.3 points and 1.2 assists, while Khalif Battle is averaging 13.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. Braden Huff is the third double-digit scorer and Nolan Hickman is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are allowing 24.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat Baylor and Texas, and they play Xavier, Butler and DePaul next. The UConn Huskies are averaging 84.2 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 64.3 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Alex Karaban is averaging 16.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Solo Ball is averaging 12.9 points and 1.6 assists. Liam McNeeley is the third double-digit scorer and Tarris Reed Jr. is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 17 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Gonzaga has lost five of its last six night games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Connecticut’s last 14 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Each of Gonzaga’s last five games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 155+ points.
UConn vs Gonzaga Prediction
It seems like many have fallen off the bandwagon after a few shaky results, but the UConn Huskies are still super talented and bounced back with wins over Baylor and Texas. This is also just the eighth time since February 2022 where UCONN is an underdog, so you don’t get these chances often. MSG is a second home for UCONN, and it’s had a ton of success there over the years. There’s just too much value to turn down the free bucket with UConn, a game the Huskies probably win outright.
