Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars Matchup

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

Washington State vs Gonzaga Prediction

Planning on watching today's Cougars and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Gonzaga as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 163.5 points.

Washington State vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Washington State Cougars at Gonzaga Bulldogs
Where: Spokane at McCarthey Athletic Center
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds GNZG -16.5, WASHST +980 | GNZG -2000 O/U 163.5

Cougars Preview: Will Washington State Win on the Road?

Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games

Washington State fell to 13-4 on the season after a 95-94 loss to Pacific on Thursday. The Cougars were -15.5 point favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 189, well over the pre-game line of 152.5.

WSU trailed 48-38 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 46-36. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Washington State put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They connected on 11 of 26 threes, hitting 42.3% from deep, and went 27 for 36 from the free-throw line, good for 75%. The Cougars also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.

Lamar Washington was the standout performer, scoring 40 points on 16 of 22 shooting, including 4 of 6 from three-point range. Ethan Price added 28 points, hitting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Petar Krivokapic contributed 18 points, making 3 of 6 threes.

Cougars Team Defense

Washington State's defense struggled, giving up 95 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 62 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Cougars gave up 11 threes on 26 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they made 27 free throws.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Gonzaga improved to 13-4 after a 93-80 win over San Diego on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were heavy favorites at -31.5, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the over/under line of 155.5.

Gonzaga led 47-34 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own. Despite the win, their defensive performance in the 2nd half may be a concern moving forward.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field and hitting 32.3% from beyond the arc (10/31). Their effective field goal percentage was 53.2%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws (27/33). The Bulldogs also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.

Ben Gregg led the way with 23 points, going 9/12 from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Kjay Bradley Jr. added 21 points, while Khalif Battle contributed 20 points, hitting 4/9 from deep. Graham Ike had a tough shooting night, but pulled down 19 rebounds, and Ryan Nembhard handed out 11 assists.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Gonzaga's defense gave up 80 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 58% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga's opponents hit 10 of 31 threes, shooting 32%. They also sent them to the line 33 times, where they made 27 free throws, hitting 81%.

Cougars vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Cougars are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Across the Bulldogs last ten home games, the team averaged 80 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 6-4 straight-up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cougars have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Gonzaga has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 7-3 straight up.