The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Washington Huskies face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Hec Edmundson Pavillion. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Gonzaga vs Washington prediction.

Gonzaga Gets Another Good Test

Gonzaga has only had one slip up so far this season but they have also had some good big wins. Two games ago against USC, Gonzaga scored 89 points and they ended up winning by 13 points. In the last game against Arkansas Pine Bluff, Gonzaga scored 111 points and they won in blowout fashion. There were five different players that finished with at least 10 points. Branden Huff put up 19 points and seven rebounds. Gonzaga on the season is averaging 87.3 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. Anton Watson is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 62.2 percent from the field. 

Washington Defense Needs to Be Good

Washington has been a bit inconsistent this season and if they want to find success here the defense is going to need to be good. Two games ago against Colorado State, Washington scored 81 points, but the defense gave up 86 points. Washington is averaging 82.8 points while their defense is giving up 72.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 42nd in the league. Keion Brooks Jr has been the top player for Washington averaging 20.2 points while shooting 51.8 percent from the field.

Gonzaga vs Washington Betting Prediction

There is going to be very little defense played by either team here. Gonzaga on the season is averaging 87.3 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Washington also scored 81 points in the last game but their defense gave up 86 points. Look for both offenses to have no issue running up the score and that will be the difference here as this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash here.