Meetings between the Washington Huskies and Gonzaga Bulldogs have been few and far between, even though the schools are less than 300 miles apart. Historically speaking, though, Washington has been embarrassed by the Zags, going 1-9 SU in the past 10 meetings between the two clubs. The last time Washington and Gonzaga met was in 2015, a game that the Bulldogs easily won 80-64.
Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss will take on his former team for the first time since transferring. Williams-Goss said he had nothing but good will toward Washington teammates and the coaching staff but was uncomfortable with the changes surrounding the program and its performance on the court. The junior has been an excellent addition to Gonzaga, averaging 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season.
Washington isn’t losing much sleep over his departure, as the team brought in Markelle Fultz to start at the point. Fultz, who was the top-rated high school player in the country, is averaging 22.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists while shooting 54 percent from the floor. Though he is the main contributor, four other Huskies are averaging double-digit points.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Gonzaga Bulldogs in this one found them listed as -15.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Huskies was expected to move the line.
Washington Huskies vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Gonzaga Bulldogs currently sport a 8-0 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 4-3 ATS. The Washington Huskies are 4-3 and 3-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Gonzaga Bulldogs produce a 3-4 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Washington Huskies have gone 4-3 against the totals betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Gonzaga Bulldogs rated this week at No. 9 and the Washington Huskies sitting at No. 68.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Gonzaga's No. 32 nationally ranked offense (83.5 points per game) against a Washington Huskies defense that sits as the No. 233 at 79.71 PPG. The Gonzaga Bulldogs have been averaging 48.39% from the field, less than the Huskies have managed so far this season (49.22% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulldogs got 18 points from Przemek Karnowski as Gonzaga ran past Arizona 69-62 on Saturday at Staples Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Nevada, Sunday, December 11th
Gonzaga at Akron, Saturday, December 10th