Gonzaga vs. UConn Prediction, Odds & Picks for Dec 14 | College Basketball Season 2024-25
On Saturday, the No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs (7-2) take on the No. 18 UConn Huskies (7-3) in the Hall of Fame Series at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The top-20 nonconference showdown promises to be a spectacle, with both powerhouse teams looking to record their eighth win of the season in the Big Apple.
The Huskies are coming off a 76-65 win over the Texas Longhorns, while the Bulldogs absorbed a heartbreaking 90-89 loss in their last game against the then-No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats.
Let's look at the odds and predictions for this much-anticipated clash.
Gonzaga vs. UConn Prediction
The UConn Huskies have found their mojo back after a disappointing showing in the Maui Invitational. Since returning to the mainland United States, Dan Hurley's men have won three consecutive games, defeating Maryland Eastern Shore, then-No. 15 Baylor and Texas. They averaged 83.7 points during that unbeaten run.
They will be tested by the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who are ranked third in the nation in scoring offense. Mark Few's men are averaging 90.2 points through nine games this season. Six players average in double figures for Gonzaga, including Graham Ike, who leads the team in scoring with 15.3 points per contest.
Expect a high-scoring affair between Gonzaga and UConn, with both offenses firing on all cylinders right now. Look for Over 152.0 points to hit in the total and for the Huskies to extend their winning streak to four games.
Gonzaga vs. UConn Odds
Gonzaga vs. UConn Picks
Pick #1: UConn Moneyline (+110)
Pick #2: Over 152.0 (-110)
Pick #3: UConn +2 (-110)
Gonzaga vs. UConn Head-to-Head
This will be the eighth meeting between the two basketball programs. The Huskies have dominated their recent head-to-head matchups, winning five of their previous seven meetings. UConn defeated Gonzaga 76-63 in their last showdown on Dec. 15, 2023. Donovan Clingan starred for the Huskies in that win, scoring 21 points and grabbing eight boards.
They squared off in the Elite Eight last year, with the Huskies recording an emphatic 82-54 victory over the Bulldogs. UConn added two more wins in the Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament to claim its first national title under Hurley.
Where to watch Gonzaga vs. UConn
The game will be broadcast live on Fox at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday from Madison Square Garden in New York. FuboTV will also live stream the Gonzaga vs. UConn showdown.
Gonzaga vs. UConn injuries
There are no injury concerns for the Bulldogs and the Huskies heading into their weekend clash. Alex Karaban, who suffered a concussion in UConn's Maui finale, returned to the Huskies' lineup in their game against Texas and will be ready to go vs. Gonzaga.