The Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-1, 13-0 WCC) head south to battle the BYU Cougars (22-7, 11-3 WCC) at Marriott Center in Provo, Utah at 10 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Gonzaga-BYU odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.
The Bulldogs are ranked 2nd in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.
Gonzaga at BYU: Three things you need to know
1. Gonzaga stumbled to a season-low 71 points last time out, but the Bulldogs still topped San Francisco 71-54 while narrowly covering the 16.5-point number. The Bulldogs showed that even at their worst they can still get the victory.
2. The last time these teams met it was Gonzaga winning 92-69 to easily cover a 13-point spread back in Spokane Jan.18. The over (158) connected, as well.
3. The Cougars have registered seven straight wins since losing at San Francisco Jan. 25. BYU has also won 12 in a row at Marriott Center since their lone setback of the season back on Nov. 9 against San Diego State.
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Gonzaga at BYU: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Gonzaga 88, BYU 76
Moneyline (ML)
Gonzaga (-189) will continue its winning streak, but expect the ‘Dogs to be tested early and often by BYU (+155) before pulling away. AVOID and look to the line for much better value.
Against the Spread (ATS)
The BULLDOGS (-4.5, -106) will give bettors a little heart failure early on, as the Cougars (+4.5, -115) will give them their best shot. While it might be a close game, with the Cougars perhaps even winning at the break, look for the Bulldogs to pull away in the final 10 minutes of this game for the victory and cover. Last season, Gonzaga won 93-63 at Provo on Jan. 31, 2019. Expect this one to be a little tighter.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 158.5 (-110) is the play, although it might be really close. The Over has cashed in six straight at home for BYU while going 5-0 in the past five on the road for Gonzaga. As mentioned, the Over also hit in the first meeting between these two earlier in the season.
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