Gonzaga vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Gonzaga vs Kentucky

The Gonzaga Bulldogs go up against the Kentucky Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, December 5.

Don’t expect fireworks in this matchup. Gonzaga and Kentucky might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 159.5 points at odds of -110.

Gonzaga Bulldogs were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 101-61 reverse against Michigan Wolverines.

Kentucky Wildcats lost their last game, being beaten at home to North Carolina Tar Heels 67-64.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Kentucky claim a 90-89 (OT) win over Gonzaga. We’ve seen two Gonzaga wins in the past 3 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	28-3	2665	2054	611	18-0	10-3	1L
Kentucky	19-10	2356	2105	251	15-5	4-5	2W

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Gonzaga vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Gonzaga vs Kentucky betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college contest. Under 159.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at -110.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Gonzaga vs Kentucky stats:

• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Gonzaga games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Gonzaga games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Kentucky games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kentucky games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Kentucky games at home.

Under 159.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Gonzaga 78 - 77 Kentucky

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take Gonzaga to win 78-77. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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Gonzaga vs Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Gonzaga are regarded as having a 71% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -244. Kentucky are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +198.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 158.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those expecting a low total can back Under 158.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Gonzaga

-244

Kentucky

+198

Point Spread

Gonzaga -5.5

-110

Kentucky +5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-110

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Gonzaga Stats

Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.10 pts and allowed 68.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.20 pts and allowed 66.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.00 pts and allowed 62.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	23-6	2527	2071	456	16-2	7-4	9W
Alabama	22-7	2672	2409	263	14-5	8-2	8W
Vanderbilt	22-7	2520	2161	359	14-3	8-4	1L
Arkansas	21-8	2604	2310	294	16-3	5-5	1L
Tennessee	20-9	2322	2007	315	15-4	5-5	2L
Missouri	20-9	2329	2165	164	15-2	5-7	2W
Georgia	20-9	2602	2273	329	14-5	6-4	1W
Kentucky	19-10	2356	2105	251	15-5	4-5	2W
Texas A&M	19-10	2554	2287	267	13-4	6-6	2L
Texas	18-11	2445	2189	256	13-5	5-6	1W
Auburn	15-14	2417	2317	100	12-6	3-8	2L
Oklahoma	15-14	2397	2253	144	11-5	4-9	2W
LSU	15-14	2359	2243	116	10-8	5-6	1L
Mississippi State	13-16	2253	2329	-76	9-9	4-7	3L
Ole Miss	12-17	2187	2201	-14	9-7	3-10	1W
South Carolina	12-17	2201	2222	-21	11-7	1-10	2L

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	28-3	2665	2054	611	18-0	10-3	1L
Saint Mary's	27-4	2431	1990	441	18-0	9-4	8W
Santa Clara	24-7	2597	2245	352	15-3	9-4	1W
Seattle	19-12	2257	2094	163	14-5	5-7	3W
Pacific	17-14	2270	2137	133	12-3	5-11	4L
Oregon State	16-15	2213	2305	-92	12-8	4-7	1L
San Francisco	16-15	2305	2271	34	10-6	6-9	1W
Loyola Marymount	15-16	2314	2240	74	10-9	5-7	1L
Portland	12-18	2210	2364	-154	11-6	1-12	1W
Washington State	11-19	2367	2421	-54	9-7	2-12	3L
San Diego	11-20	2336	2450	-114	9-8	2-12	4L
Pepperdine	9-22	2244	2469	-225	7-10	2-12	1W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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