San Diego vs Gonzaga Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a San Diego vs Gonzaga Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at the McCarthy Athletic Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Toreros’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Diego

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Gonzaga

-Recent betting trends in games played between San Diego and Gonzaga

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Toreros and Bulldogs. 

San Diego is Struggling

San Diego has been struggling all season and they are coming off another loss in the last game. San Diego faced off against Oregon State and they scored 54 points while the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the defeat. Guard Tony Duckett was the top player for San Diego putting up 12 points and three rebounds. Two games ago against Santa Clara, San Diego scored 80 points but the defense gave up 81 points. 

San Diego on the season is averaging 66.7 points while their defense is giving up 73.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 334th in the league while the defense is ranked 239th in the league. Kjay Bradley has been the top player for San Diego averaging 15.4 points while shooting 45 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from behind the three-point line.   

Gonzaga Playing Well

Gonzaga is playing well heading into this game and although they have played a tough schedule they are finally figuring it out. In the last game against Loyola Marymount, Gonzaga scored 96 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. Graham Ike had a huge game putting up 27 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. Khalif Battle also had a huge game putting up 26 points and four rebounds. 

Gonzaga on the season is averaging 87.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 8th best in the league while the defense is ranked 110th. Graham Ike is averaging 16.34 points while shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. There are four different players that are averaging at least 11.6 points per game. 

Why Gonzaga Will Beat San Diego 

• San Diego has lost each of its last 24 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Gonzaga has won each of its last 16 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Gonzaga has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

San Diego vs Gonzaga Prediction

San Diego is struggling heading into this game and Gonzaga is playing really well heading into this one. Gonzaga overall is averaging 87.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Gonzaga is going to get well over that 87.4 mark and that will end u being the difference as they are going to end up cruising. Gonzaga should be covering the spread by halftime. Back Gonzaga against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Gonzaga -30.5