| MATCHUP | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | Gonzaga Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-3 | 4-0 |
| Where | McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA | |
| When | Monday, November 17, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Monday in college basketball action from McCarthey Athletic Center. Here’s a Southern Utah vs Gonzaga prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Southern Utah vs Gonzaga pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Preview
Southern Utah kicked off their season with a matchup versus Arizona State, eventually losing 81-64 in the end. Elijah Duval led the team in that one with 17 points, three rebounds and three assists. Game two was another loss for the Thunderbirds, this time 95-72 versus Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Southern Utah was down by five points at the break and never recovered. Jaiden Feroah led the way this time with 24 points and 10 boards. In game three the Thunderbirds got their first win of the season, taking it 118-60 over Bethesda. The Thunderbirds’ Jalen Lee was tops this time with 19 points and five rebounds in the win. Dylan Jones added 14 points with one rebound in 14 minutes on the floor.
In Saturday’s matchup versus Omaha, the Thunderbirds were down 42-38 by the end of the first half. Southern Utah didn’t end up getting any closer in that one, finishing off a 90-85 loss in the end. Elijah Duval led the team with 20 points, five assists and four rebounds in the defeat.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
Over on the Bulldogs’ side, they blew past Texas Southern in their opener, moving a 46-27 halftime lead into a 98-43 blowout win after a 52-16 run from there. Topping the team was Tyon Grant-Foster with 15 points and five rebounds, while Braden Huff added 14 points and five rebounds. The second outing was another easy win; the Bulldogs took care of Oklahoma 83-68 following a 49-30 advantage in the first half. Gonzaga’s top scorer was Graham Ike in that one with 19 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. Tyon Grant-Foster had 14 points with seven boards, and Jalen Warley added 13 points and eight rebounds. Braden Huff had 13 points as well, with nine rebounds in 25 minutes.In the Creighton game Gonzaga kept it going. The Bulldogs were up by six points at the half, then closed on a nice 46-25 run for a decisive win 90-63. Graham Ike doubled up on 20 points with 10 boards, and Braden Huff had 14 points. Mario Saint-Supery managed 13 points, three assists and four rebounds in 18 minutes.
Gonzaga bagged another win on Friday versus Arizona State. The Bulldogs were ahead by 13 points at halftime and rolled to the win 77-65 in the end. Graham Ike was tops on 20 points with nine rebounds and two assists. Tyon Grant-Foster chipped in with 14 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double and Adam Miller had 10 points in 19 minutes for the Bulldogs.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Trends: November 17, 2025
Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win
- Gonzaga has won 62 of its last 63 games against non-Conference opponents at McCarthey Athletic Center.
- Southern Utah has lost each of its last six road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Southern Utah has lost the first half in each of its last four road games.
Southern Utah vs Gonzaga Prediction
It’s hard not to lean toward Gonzaga here but the line’s too thick to mess with. The Bulldogs have looked pretty good in their first four outings and they’re coming off a nice effort versus Arizona State. In that one Gonzaga shot 43.1 percent from the field with a 39-25 rebounding edge and 32-22 in their favor on points in the paint. The 14 turnovers could have been better though, and the 6-of-21 (28.6 percent) from outside wasn’t spectacular. Still, there’s not much to complain about for Gonzaga so far. This should be another easy game for them; the only question is the margin of victory.