Gonzaga Bulldogs
Basketball NCAAB Fri 5 Dec 19:00
Kentucky Wildcats
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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.

We Think Under 159.5 is the Value Wager

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.

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Overtime Win for Kentucky in Last H2H

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 19-1 1803 1337 466 12-0 7-1 12W
Kentucky 12-6 1493 1263 230 10-4 2-2 3W
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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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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 159.5
Spread Kentucky +5.5
Result & BTTS 80 Kentucky / No

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 159.5 points, Kentucky +5.5 and Kentucky/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Gonzaga Gonzaga logo 78 - 77 Kentucky logo 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.

Gonzaga vs Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Gonzaga Favorites to Win According to the Books

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.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Gonzaga logo Gonzaga Stats
Kentucky logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Vanderbilt 16-2 1646 1331 315 10-1 6-1 2L
Georgia 15-3 1728 1371 357 12-2 3-1 1W
Texas A&M 14-4 1655 1396 259 10-1 4-3 1W
Florida 13-5 1557 1308 249 11-1 2-4 4W
Arkansas 13-5 1614 1394 220 11-2 2-3 1L
Alabama 13-5 1676 1486 190 9-4 4-1 2W
Missouri 13-5 1461 1299 162 11-0 2-5 1L
LSU 13-5 1522 1305 217 10-3 3-2 1W
Kentucky 12-6 1493 1263 230 10-4 2-2 3W
Tennessee 12-6 1483 1238 245 11-3 1-3 1L
Ole Miss 11-7 1368 1275 93 9-2 2-5 3W
Texas 11-7 1554 1339 215 9-4 2-3 1L
Auburn 11-7 1545 1416 129 10-3 1-4 1W
Oklahoma 11-7 1511 1345 166 9-2 2-5 4L
Mississippi State 10-8 1429 1394 35 8-5 2-3 3L
South Carolina 10-8 1413 1292 121 9-3 1-5 3L
West Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Gonzaga 19-1 1803 1337 466 12-0 7-1 12W
Saint Mary's 17-3 1573 1299 274 12-0 5-3 1L
Santa Clara 16-5 1729 1481 248 12-2 4-3 3W
Seattle 13-7 1509 1363 146 10-4 3-3 1L
Pacific 13-8 1591 1454 137 9-0 4-8 1W
San Francisco 12-8 1506 1386 120 8-2 4-6 1L
Loyola Marymount 11-10 1588 1500 88 8-6 3-4 3L
Oregon State 10-11 1490 1563 -73 9-7 1-4 1L
Portland 9-11 1536 1578 -42 8-4 1-7 1W
San Diego 8-12 1505 1531 -26 7-4 1-8 1W
Washington State 7-11 1418 1468 -50 5-5 2-6 2L
Pepperdine 6-14 1391 1510 -119 5-7 1-7 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