Connecticut Huskies vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Gonzaga vs Connecticut NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New York.

Gonzaga vs Connecticut Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Huskies face off at 8:00 ET on FOX. The Huskies are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. In this non-conference matchup, Gonzaga is favored by -1.5 against Connecticut. The over/under for the game is 153 points.

Gonzaga vs. Connecticut Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gonzaga Bulldogs at Connecticut Huskies
Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds GNZG -1.5, GNZG -134 | UCONN +110 O/U 153

Bulldogs Preview: Will Gonzaga Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs dropped to 7-2 on the season after a 90-89 loss to Kentucky on Saturday. Gonzaga, who were -6 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Gonzaga led 50-34 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 29. The total points for the game were 179, surpassing the O/U line of 166.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 46.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, thanks to strong two-point shooting at 61.4% (27/44), while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 22.2% (6/27) of their threes.

The Bulldogs also connected on 70.8% of their free throws, going 17/24 from the line. Graham Ike led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Andrew Carr added 19 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Jaxson Robinson contributed 18 points, and Ryan Nembhard dished out 10 assists to go along with his 13 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Gonzaga's defense struggled, allowing 90 points on 45% shooting. They gave up 54% from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 27 of 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 threes made on 25 attempts. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws (83%).

Huskies Preview: Will the Huskies Find a Way to Win at Home?

Connecticut improved to 7-3 on the season with a 76-65 win over Texas on Sunday. The Huskies, who were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

UConn jumped out to a 42-24 halftime lead, but Texas made things interesting by outscoring the Huskies 41-34 in the second half. The game’s total points hit 141, exactly matching the over/under line.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field and hitting 45% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, finishing with 76 points.

Tre Johnson led the way with 24 points and 4 assists, while Alex Karaban added 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60% from deep. Arthur Kaluma contributed 20 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 75% of his threes.

Huskies Team Defense

Connecticut's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 42% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting the opposition to 39% on two-point attempts, with a 13/33 shooting performance.

From beyond the arc, the Huskies allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 for 62%. Connecticut gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Gonzaga has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 83 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
The Huskies are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Huskies have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
The Bulldogs have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.