The Washington Huskies (7-2) and No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-3) meet Friday at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Washington vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Washington is coming off a 73-63 triumph over Colorado on Sunday. The Huskies were a 1-point underdog and are 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 games. UW shot 56.7% (effective) from the floor at home after shooting just 46.1% (effective) in 3 neutral-court games.
The Bulldogs have not won consecutive games since defeating Kentucky and Portland State Nov. 20 and Nov. 25. The 2nd of those victories was an ATS loss to the Vikings, and Gonzaga has 4 straight ATS setbacks since. Since their opener, the Bulldogs are 1-7 ATS.
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Washington at Gonzaga odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Washington +16.5 (-105) | Gonzaga -16.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Washington at Gonzaga picks and predictions
Prediction
Gonzaga 80, Washington 65
Moneyline
Not available.
Against the spread
The Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. teams playing .600 ball or better. The Bulldogs are 2-12-2 ATS in their last 16 games against over-.500 foes. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 series meetings.
Washington C Franck Kepnang is out for the season (knee), but the Huskies do have depth underneath. They are a team that guards the perimeter extremely well and inside to an effective degree. Washington’s 44.7% effective field-goal rate allowed ranks 35th in the nation.
The Huskies were a 10.5-point underdog against Gonzaga compatriot St. Mary’s on Nov. 25. With more turnovers than it would have wanted and a just-okay shooting performance, Washington was in that game all the way and eventually won it 68-64 in overtime.
Look for the Huskies to acquit themselves well enough in the free-throw and turnover exchanges. TAKE WASHINGTON +16.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The lean here would be just slightly on the Under. But unless a total of 150 gets posted, it is a lean best left un-wagered. PASS.
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