Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our San Diego vs Gonzaga NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Spokane.
San Diego vs Gonzaga Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Toreros and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -31.5 to win at home against San Diego.
San Diego vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: San Diego Toreros at Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Where: Spokane at McCarthey Athletic Center
- Date: Wednesday, January 8th
- Betting Odds GNZG -31.5, SD +3300 | GNZG -10000 O/U 155.5
Toreros Preview: Will the San Diego Defense Show Up on the Road?
San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games
San Diego’s season struggles continued with an 81-54 loss to Oregon State on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-12. The Toreros went into the game as +15.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 140.5.
San Diego trailed 33-28 at halftime but were outscored 48-26 in the second half, leading to the lopsided final score. The Toreros will need to regroup after this tough road loss.
Toreros Offense Breakdown
San Diego's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 29.3% from the field and 24% from three-point range, finishing with 54 points. They managed only 4 assists as a team, but did grab 13 offensive rebounds.
Michael Rataj led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Nate Kingz added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Liutauras Lelevicius was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting, including 3 of 4 from three-point range.
Toreros Team Defense
San Diego's defense struggled, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 57% from the field. They had difficulty containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 62% of their attempts.
From beyond the arc, San Diego allowed 8 threes on 50% shooting. They also sent the other team to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 70%. The Toreros gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Bulldogs Preview: Can Gonzaga Pull Off a Home Win?
Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Gonzaga improved to 12-4 on the season with a 96-68 road win over Loyola Marymount on Saturday. Entering the game as 16-point favorites, the Bulldogs not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The combined 164 points exceeded the over/under line of 152.5.
Gonzaga took control early, leading 46-28 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 40.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Gonzaga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 96 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, hitting 7 of 16, and were nearly perfect from the line, making 13 of 14 free throws (92.9%). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.3%.
Graham Ike and Khalif Battle were key contributors, with Ike scoring 27 points on 12 of 16 shooting, while Battle added 26 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Will Johnston also connected on 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 18 points.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Gonzaga's defense held their opponent to 68 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They limited two-point shooting to 41% (13/31).
From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 33% (8/24). Gonzaga sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws (72%).
Toreros vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Toreros have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 58 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five home contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 87 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Gonzaga posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, San Diego has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 0-5 straight up.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a strong record of 3-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
San Diego vs Gonzaga Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: San Diego +31.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.